Servicing my own car

Reasons you Should Re-Gas your Vehicle's Aircon System

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If you have never heard about car air conditioning re-gas, then it is probably time you had your vehicle fixed in this regard. One of the reasons people ignore this critical process is that most car manufacturers do not include re-gas service as part of the overall annual vehicle service. However, because the air conditioning system is considered a ‘nice-to-have’ feature, one might ask why they should have the system re-gassed every two years.…

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What You Need to Know About Transmission Repair for Your Vehicle

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Keeping your vehicle’s transmission in good repair is vital for its overall performance; if there is any damage to the transmission, the vehicle could slip into neutral when you accelerate, which is obviously very dangerous when you’re on the road. Overlooking needed repairs can also allow the transmission to fail outright, so the vehicle might then be stuck in park or in neutral and can’t be driven at all. To avoid these risks, note a few considerations to keep in mind about transmission repairs for your vehicle to ensure you keep your car or truck running as it should.…

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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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