Winter Safety Tips and Your Car
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Winter presents many unique hazards for drivers. Wind, sleet, ice and snow can make driving treacherous, with bridges and underpasses especially dangerous. The following winter safety tips will help keep you and yours safe as you traverse the frosty highways and byways: 1. Beware of Exhaust Fumes Never start your car and leave it running while parked in the garage, there is a risk that poisonous exhaust fumes can enter your home and prove deadly. If your car is parked outside and covered in snow, always ensure the exhaust pipe is uncovered before starting the car. A blocked exhaust pipe will c ..read more
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Antifreeze Uses and Why Your Car Needs It
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2y ago
As temperatures drop, a very important liquid is at work in your car to help keep it running. Known traditionally as “antifreeze” and sometimes thought of as “coolant,” this fluid runs in a circular pattern under the hood to maintain the temperature for key components, especially the engine. Without coolant, your car would stop running. Moreover, your engine might overheat and crack, so here’s how antifreeze protects your car: Antifreeze Uses Antifreeze is found in your car’s radiator and is typically refilled by pouring it into a separate reservoir connected to the radiator. This is necessary ..read more
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Make Your Battery Last Longer
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2y ago
You’re in luck — car battery maintenance is one of the easier types of DIY work you’ll encounter with an automobile. While some modern battery designs are called maintenance-free, this really only means they don’t have to be filled with water like the maintenance accessible designs used in the past. You still have to keep up with the proper storage, cleanliness and inspection cycle on a maintenance-free design as you would with any other battery, so it helps to know what to watch out for. Check out these four quick and easy car battery maintenance tips: 1. Keep Terminals Clean Corrosion on bat ..read more
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Signs of a Bad Catalytic Converter
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2y ago
When cars were first invented, there wasn’t a ton of thought given to emissions beyond “keep them out of the passenger compartment.” As you can imagine (or if you were around in the ’80s or before, maybe you remember) this wasn’t great for air quality. These days, exhaust systems work to keep emissions to a minimum, and play an integral role in keeping your engine running smoothly. Catalytic converters have come a long way, but they’re still a centerpiece of the system. So what are the signs of a bad catalytic converter? And what should you do if yours has an issue? One Cool (Scalding Hot) Cat ..read more
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What Happens When Your Timing Belt Breaks?
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2y ago
What happens when your timing belt breaks? I can answer that one firsthand. I was taking one of those flyover connector ramps that goes from one freeway to another when all of a sudden, there’s a lot of noise and no power. Twenty seconds later, I’m at a dead stop, still on that ramp, blocking traffic and wondering what just happened. Here’s what I learned. What Is a Timing Belt, Anyway? It’s a continuous loop of rubber with ridges cut into it. It goes around the teeth of the camshaft, which controls the valves, and the crankshaft, which connects to the pistons, and keeps them in sync with each ..read more
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Winter Vehicle Maintenance
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2y ago
This comprehensive seasonal service is specially designed to help your car face all the hardships of Canadian winters. Book an appointment with us in the fall to make sure your vehicle is winter-ready! Our Winter Service includes: LUBE, OIL, AND FILTER Replace filter with NAPA oil filter Drain oil and replace with up to 5L premium NAPA oil Lubricate chassis, suspension and steering components MULTI-POINT VISUAL INSPECTION All lights and signals Air filter / cabin filter Coolant reading Hoses Drive belt / Timing belt Wiper blades Battery case, cables and clamps Battery cranking test Exhaust Cha ..read more
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Steering
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2y ago
Rack-and-pinion is the most common steering system in late-model cars. It can be part of a hydraulic or electric power steering system. The steering rack, which is controlled by the steering wheel, directs the rod-operated linkage, which causes the wheels to turn. In a hydraulic power steering system, a pump provides the required pressure. The pipes and couplings should be inspected regularly to ensure they aren’t leaking hydraulic fluid. Your certified NAPA AUTOPRO technician can inspect these parts during routine maintenance and, if necessary, change the fluid to eliminate contaminants, acco ..read more
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5 Repairs you should stop putting off until tomorrow
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2y ago
There are certain jobs that are just no fun. Some repairs require using special tools or getting at hard-to-reach spaces. Others take a solid day of wrenching and a kind of patience you simply don’t have. Unfortunately, these repairs tend to affect the overall long-term health of your vehicle. They’re also all too easy to dismiss as merely annoying until a serious breakage occurs. Here are five examples of repairs you should stop putting off until tomorrow. WORN ENGINE MOUNTS That annoying clunk you hear when you put your car in gear isn’t going to go away on its own. Engine mounts are designe ..read more
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Time to replace your shocks?
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2y ago
Replacing shocks on your car can dramatically improve your vehicle’s performance. These crucial components play a pivotal role in your suspension system, as they not only help smooth out rough roads by absorbing bumps from potholes and broken pavement, but also affect braking, handling, and tire wear.So, how do you know when it’s time to replace your shock absorbers? Here are a few telltale signs to look for that indicate you should head into the shop for a fresh set. BUMPS, SWAYING, AND LOOSENESS The prime indicator that your car needs new shocks is if its ride has gotten progressively worse ..read more
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Evolving Modern Engines Change the Maintenance Equation
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2y ago
The internal combustion engine is still going strong after nearly 150 years. Lenoir, Otto, and Benz, engine and automobile pioneers, would be astonished to see how their creations have grown. The evolution of the modern engine has been nothing short of amazing. Naturally, most internal combustion engine innovations were driven by a go-fast-go-big mentality. But thanks to modern environmental initiatives, these engines are more powerful and efficient than ever before. Here’s a look at the evolution of the internal combustion engine, as well as some modern-day engine maintenance tips. Today’s en ..read more
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