Up To Speed: Keeping Your Vehicle in Tip-Top Condition

Up To Speed: Keeping Your Vehicle in Tip-Top Condition

  • When You Should Take Your Car Straight to a Mechanic

    Don't assume that your car needs to outright die before it's time to get it to a mechanic, as very often there are signs of needed repair that you may simply be overlooking. In turn, what starts out as a small mechanical problem can become a need for major repair work down the road. This can also put your safety at risk when you're driving. Note some times when you should take your car straight to a mechanic as soon as possible.

  • 5 Why Reasons You Should Have Hydraulic Equipment In Your Auto Shop

    If you own an auto service shop, one way to move your business ahead is to invest in equipment that improves service delivery. Hydraulic equipment is one such form of investment that can help immensely with the heavy lifting needs of your business. Some of the vital hydraulic equipment that every auto shop should have includes vehicle hoists, presses, and cranes. These are actively used when working on car systems such as the suspension, exhaust, transmission, brakes, fuel tank, and many others.

  • How To Verify Power Converter Failure Is The Source Of Electrical Problems In A Motorhome

    The power converter has an important role to play in a motorhome or campervan. The converter is charged with the responsibility of converting incoming alternating current (AC) into direct current (DC). The AC and DC electrical systems work hand-in-hand to ensure that there is electricity in a motorhome. As such, a faulty power converter in a motorhome will bring the operation of electrical appliances and fixtures within the motorhome to a halt.

  • Flushing your Vehicle's Power Steering Fluid: Is it really necessary?

    Many car manufacturers do not address the matter of power steering fluid maintenance, probably because they want to show their cars as being low-maintenance. As a result, many car owners neglect their power steering fluid, which results in various system malfunctions. Below are a few details about your vehicle's power steering system and why fluid replacement is necessary. Breakdown of fluid Vehicles that have power steering systems are hydraulically run, which is why they have power steering fluid.

  • Tips for Choosing the Right Battery for Your Car

    Car batteries are very important when it comes to the life of your car's engine; if the battery is low and you repeatedly crank the engine to get it to start, this can cause excessive wear and tear on all its components. You also need to choose a battery that will stand up to extremes in weather, both hot and cold. There are also different sizes and other features to consider when buying a new battery for your car.

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Up To Speed: Keeping Your Vehicle in Tip-Top Condition

Ever since I was a child, I have been fascinated by racing cars. When I was little, of course, I only had go-karts, but eventually I graduated to a junior dragster and now I have my own racing car. It is a very expensive hobby, even for an accountant, therefore I make sure that maintenance and servicing are a top priority. Fortunately, my brother-in-law is a mechanic, so he services the car in between events and leads my crew on race days. I have learnt numerous simple tricks to improving car performance and keeping it in top mechanical shape. These same tricks apply to any car. This blog will hopefully encourage drivers to take car servicing seriously in order to keep their vehicles running safely and economically. I hope the tips within these entries prove to be useful and help your vehicle to operate smoothly.

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