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If your vehicle starts squealing when you are driving, there is a good chance that the drive belt needs to be replaced. This sound may start out gradually and increase in loudness and how frequently you hear it over time. Here are four terms that will help you understand what your mechanic is talking about when you take your vehicle in to get your drive belt inspected and replaced. Drive Belt The drive belt on your vehicle is located at the front of your engine. It is connected to your engine…

It's important that you give your car regular, preventative maintenance to ensure that it runs well. If you ignore the preventative maintenance needed for your car, you could end up with more money owed in repairs than it would have cost for the maintenance. Oil Changes While you can check your fluids and fill them yourself, you might need a professional to perform an oil change unless you're handy. There's a dipstick that you can use to check the level and color of the oil in your vehicle.…

Brake fluid, coolant and power steering fluid levels should be checked with every visit. Filters and Exhaust System Exam Most car owners know about the engine filter, but most don't know that there are other filters in the car like the in-cabin filter…

Today's vehicles come with quite a few bells and whistles. But what car technology features are worth the money and which ones are simply a distraction? Answering this question will help you find the best car to fit your needs. Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure Safety is always an important feature with any car. In the past, this safety revolved around protecting those in the vehicle in the case of an accident. Today, however, there are many features that help the driver avoid an…

Despite decades of public service announcements about the dangers of speeding, the problem is alive and well today. A common reason for this is that it's easy to do and doesn't feel dangerous. Cars have powerful engines and have very smooth and quiet rides. When sitting on comfortable upholstery and surrounded by music, it's easy to forget that a wrong movement of the hand on the steering wheel can kill the occupants of the car. People also speed because of attitudes shaped by common myths.…

Are cheap car amps a necessary thing for your car? Well, they are if you want to have the best experience in your life. Some people may dismiss them as I want instead of the need, but that's really debatable. In fact, you might find that once you experience how amplifiers and subwoofers sound that they can be classified as a need. Just think of how much time you spend driving. Now, consider how often you drive without listening to the radio or to music. You probably listened to the radio or…

In buying a vehicle, it is better to buy it used, because it avoids having to pay monthly payments and it is better to buy out of pocket. Because There will be less money going into the vehicle, In customizing, you will have a wide range of accessories for the vehicle., and You should know how to maintain the vehicle, and know if there is problems with it. My view on new or used vehicles is. I rather have a used car, in my past I have bought wrecked vehicles and fixed them up. They did well for…

Are car advertisements really all the same? No, they are all different in their own ways. At the same time, they all have similarities too. There are many ways to market products and most brands give facts with something flashy to pull you in. That flashy addition that is given would be an appeal. Not everyone uses the same appeals, and many change their appeals over time. A question that can be brought up from this would be what appeal is the most affective. But first let’s start with…

Dynamic Traction Control (DTC) is a sub-function of the Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) system that can be turned on and off. DTC has two major roles: to regulate traction and to enable sports-style driving while providing active stability control. When the drive wheels start losing traction the DSC automatically begins stabilisation measures. The Dynamic Stability Control system curbs the engine output and stops slip on the wheels. In exceptional situations, however, a small amount of wheel…

My Left Foot: A Question of Transmission What do I do with my left foot? That is a question car and truck buyers may face when deciding on that next vehicle. If the buyer chooses a vehicle with a standard shift transmission, the left foot will keep busy while driving to push the clutch in and out to engage and disengage the engine from the transmission. If the buyer chooses a vehicle with an automatic transmission, the left foot can do nothing at all since the torque converter will…