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2016

Safety Tips for Removing and Jumpstarting Your Car Battery

Your car battery is responsible for powering the vehicle’s electrical components during start-up and when the car engine isn’t running. Proper use and maintenance are essential to extending the life of your battery, as well as keeping you safe. Whether you need to remove the battery or jumpstart it, there are important handling tips to prevent injury and damage. Removing the car battery You may need to remove the car battery to replace it, replenish the liquid or inspect its efficiency.…

Five Things You Can Do To Prevent Your Car From Overheating When Your Cooling System Is Not Working Properly

Your radiator and the rest of your cooling system is responsible for keeping your car cool, and if these elements aren’t working correctly, your engine may overheat. Ideally, you should take your vehicle to a radiator shop as soon as possible so they can look over your system. However, if you cannot get there right away, there are a few things you can do to help your engine avoid overheating, even if the cooling system isn’t working:…