Windshield WipersA Bright Spark (Ignition Coil Replacement)Ever wonder how your vehicles engine is able to take the 12-volts from its battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes to fire its spark plugs? The secret is something called an ignition coil. Most newer vehicles have an ignition coil at each cylinder, but olde... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on July 27, 2025 I Can See Clearly (Wiper Blade Replacement)Warm weather can bring severe storms, and when the rain is coming down hard, that's one time you really need to be able to see as clearly as possible out your windshield. Having wiper blades that are fit for the job are important to maintain that safe view.Maybe you live in a climate where you ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on June 02, 2025 Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the vehicle warms up, but it's best not to ignore that sound because it could be a warning of worse things to com... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on May 25, 2025 That Vexing Vapor Venting (Vapor Coming out of Vents)You may have noticed sometimes on a hot and humid day, vapor will come out of your vehicle's vents when you have the air conditioning on. Is that something to be concerned about? Well, it depends.Sometimes that steam or vapor can be caused by water accumulating in the vent system after it has c... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 27, 2025 Your Vehicle is Talking to YOU (Service Warning Signs)Your vehicle may be like that famous battery bunny, the one that just keeps going and going. But while it may seem sometimes like you never need to take your vehicle in to be worked on, there are some things you should keep your eyes, ears and nose out for. They are warning you about something t... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 13, 2025 Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)When you start your vehicles engine, theres another motor that makes that whole process possible. Its called the starter, and its a small electric motor that gets your vehicle running. As you can imagine, its quite a chore for a little electric motor to turn over the big engine that powers you... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 24, 2024 Poor Reflections (Door Mirror Problems)Mirror, mirror on the door, why is my vision there so poor? Well, you could have a broken outside rearview mirror that's disabled your blind spot vision there and endangering your ability to see some of the traffic around you. Outside rearview (or door) mirrors are important safety devices that ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 08, 2024 Cold Weather Vehicle No-Nos (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)It's always easier to leave a few things in your vehicle so you'll have them on hand. But in cold weather, while it's a good idea to carry items such as a phone charger, blanket and shovel, there are some things you shouldn't store in your vehicle.Medicines and drugs. Cold temperatures can af... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 01, 2024 The Part You've Never Seen (Flat Tires and Solutions)They say your vehicle has one, but you've never seen it. And you might not even know it if you stumbled on it accidentally.We're talking about the jack, that tool that allows you to lift one corner of the vehicle up so someone can change a flat tire.So you say you'd never try to change a flat ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 18, 2024 Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on July 07, 2024 |
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