Servicing my own car

4 Tell-Tale Signs That Your Car Engine Cooling System Is Failing

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The cooling system is one of the most integral components of a car engine. Generally speaking, the engine’s cooling system comprises a radiator, fans, a thermostat, hoses and water pump. As a car owner, you need to ensure the entire cooling system in good working condition to allow for removal of excess heat from the engine. Otherwise, the engine may run too hot, leading to extensive damage, which may eventually render the engine non-functional.…

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Answers to 2 Commonly Asked Questions About Caring for Your Car Battery

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Having a flat car battery can leave you stranded at the worst of times. Most times, however, proper maintenance can ensure that you seldom end up in this situation. Proper handling and maintenance will not only extend your battery’s lifespan, but it also keeps it working optimally. This article offers valuable insights that you can easily implement on your own to achieve this goal.  1. What are some seasonal maintenance checks I can do myself?…

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How to Use Your Senses to Detect Braking Issues

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If you consider yourself to be a model driver, then you know that you have to keep all of your wits on high alert whenever you drive along the busy Australian roads. Yet you not only need to be looking out for hazards and poor driving etiquette, but also you have to be finely tuned to the needs of your automobile. In short, you need to be sniffing, hearing, seeing, feeling and smelling so that you know if anything is not right with your ride.…

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