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OW20 vs 05W20 Motor Oil: Which Is Best?

OW20 vs 05W20 Motor Oil: Which Is Best?

11th Nov 2021

Motor oil plays an important role in the function of all combustion gas engines. Regardless of what type of vehicle you drive, it probably contains motor oil. Motor oil will travel through your … Read More...

The Dos and Don'ts of Replacing a Headlight Bulb

The Dos and Don'ts of Replacing a Headlight Bulb

4th Nov 2021

Does your vehicle have a blown headlight bulb? Headlight bulbs don't last forever. Most of them last for about 500 to 700 hours on average. After this length of time, they'll typically blow, in whi … Read More...

An Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles and How They Work

An Introduction to Hybrid Vehicles and How They Work

29th Oct 2021

Hybrid vehicles have become increasingly common. Research shows that they now account for roughly 5% of all vehicles on the road, compared to just 2% for all-electric vehicles. Even if you've se … Read More...

Serpentine Belts vs Timing Belts: What's the Difference?

Serpentine Belts vs Timing Belts: What's the Difference?

21st Oct 2021

When looking inside your vehicle's engine bay, you may discover several belts. Most vehicles have a timing belt as well as one or more serpentine belts. While they both consist of looped pieces of … Read More...

5 Tips to Protect Your Vehicle's Catalytic Converter

5 Tips to Protect Your Vehicle's Catalytic Converter

15th Oct 2021

Catalytic converters play an important role in reducing automotive emissions. They are typically found between the engine and the exhaust. As emissions leave the engine, they'll pass through the … Read More...

How to Clean Your Vehicle's Radiator Fins

How to Clean Your Vehicle's Radiator Fins

8th Oct 2021

Automotive radiators can get pretty dirty. After all, they are found on the front of vehicles where they are exposed to the air. When driving, air will flow over the radiator's fins so that heat … Read More...