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How to Pressure Test Your Car's Coolant System

How to Pressure Test Your Car's Coolant System

10th Oct 2017

Modern-day automobile engines are designed to operate at a temperature of 195 degrees to 220 degrees Fahrenheit. When internal temperatures exceed this limit, it can damage or destroy critical compone … Read More...

How to Jump Start Your Car (The Right Way)

How to Jump Start Your Car (The Right Way)

5th Oct 2017

It's bound to happen sooner or later. Maybe you left the headlights on, or perhaps you didn't close the door all the way. Regardless, when there's a parasitic drain such as this, your car's battery ma … Read More...

How to Test Your Car Battery with a Multimeter

How to Test Your Car Battery with a Multimeter

26th Sep 2017

If your car reluctant to start the first few times you turn the ignition? While it could be the starter, the most common cause of this phenomenon is the battery. A good battery should hold enough char … Read More...

Why is My Car Leaking Coolant?

Why is My Car Leaking Coolant?

19th Sep 2017

The cooling system is arguably one of the most important systems in a car. Consisting of liquid coolant (typically a 50/50 mix of water and antifreeze), a radiator, expansion tank, fan and connecting … Read More...

How the Fuel Filter Works

How the Fuel Filter Works

13th Sep 2017

Cars, trucks and other automobiles powered by combustion engines typically contain a fuel filter. Consisting of a cartridge with a paper material, it's designed to catch dust, dirt, rust and other deb … Read More...

What Does a Radiator Cap Do?

What Does a Radiator Cap Do?

4th Sep 2017

The cooling system is one of the most important systems in modern-day automobiles. Vehicle engines are designed to work best at a temperature range of 185 degrees to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. If the tem … Read More...