Windshield WipersGetting from E to F (Fuel Gauge Problems)Who thinks about their fuel gauge? You probably don't until it doesn't work any more. Then you have to guess how much fuel is in your tank, and that's no way to live life on the road. Fuel gauges, like every other part in your vehicle, can fail. And when yours stops working, you will probably... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 10, 2021 Beware of Potholes! (Avoiding Pothole Damage)You may live in a region where roads become pockmarked with craters known better as potholes. They're caused by moisture seeping through a compromised road surface that can freeze, expand and literally punch holes in the road. And when your vehicle hits one of those holes that's big enough, the... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 03, 2021 When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag light. If it's on and your vehicle is in an accident, your air bags probably won't do their job.Automakers began installing air bags in the late 1990's since they were mandatory in the United State... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 27, 2020 The Third Brake Light (Third Brake Light Service)So you thought you only had two brake lights. Look again and you'll see one in the center at a higher level than the two on either side of the vehicle. They're sometimes in the inside of the vehicle behind the back window, or they could be in the deck lid, on the roof or on the spare wheel carr... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 20, 2020 I Had No Idea! (Four Things You Didn't Know About Vehicles)Bet you didn't know:Some of the earliest rearview mirrors were marketed as "Cop Spotters" so drivers would know when police were following them. Who wants a ticket, anyway? According to eBay Motors, Elmer Berger first patented a rearview mirror that was mounted on the front fenders, on the spare... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 13, 2020 Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take your vehicle in for a repair.Experts say wha... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 29, 2020 Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 22, 2020 Water Everywhere (Clogged Drains)It's bad enough when you mistakenly leave a window open in your vehicle on a rainy day and you find your carpet soaked. But what in the world is going on when your windows are closed tight, not leaking and you STILL wind up with wet carpet? The answer could be something you might not even know y... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on November 08, 2020 Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to stop at the gas station more often, a sign you... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on October 25, 2020 Don't Do It Yourself (Perils of DIY Vehicle Repair)Your vehicle is a complicated machine, and yes, it would be nice if you could take care of all of its problems yourself. There was a time when vehicles were simpler and it wasn't too hard for a weekend mechanic to replace brakes, adjust a carburetor or perform a tune-up. But vehicles are far mo... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on September 13, 2020 |
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