Winter is upon us, and winter driving comes with it. While safety is an important consideration all year long, there are certainly some auto maintenance jobs and safety checks that are specific to chilled air and winter...
Install a Trailer Br...
posted by dakota
Using a trailer is quickly becoming part of the American lifestyle. Whether you’re towing the boat, the jet-skis, or the utility trailer, towing is here to stay. But if you’re going to be part of the ...
Checking and Filling...
posted by dakota
Most people know the green stuff in your radiator keeps your engine from turning into a block of ice in the winter, but did you know that it also helps keep things cool in the summer? All too often people are driving around...
Towing a Trailer?
posted by dakota
If you have a boat or a camper that you’re towing on a regular basis, chances are your trailer is equipped with electric trailer brakes. All too often I come across people who own trailers with brakes, but have nothing...
Check Your Car Tire ...
posted by dakota
Your car tires are the only thing keeping your car on the road, so making sure you have enough tread depth to drive safely in any conditions should be a top priority. Hydroplaning in the rain is caused by a worn car...
Replace Your Wipers
posted by dakota
Why is it that we never seem to remember to change our windshield wipers? You know you need ‘em, you know they’re cheap, you know how easy it is to install new wipers, but your windshield is still carrying ...
Inspect Your Brakes
posted by dakota
Brakes are pretty much the most important safety device on your car. If you’ve even partially lost your brakes in the past, you’ll remember the change of underwear that followed. Inspecting your brakes twice a...
Top Off Your Washer ...
posted by dakota
A clean windshield can be very important in terms of your safety. If you can’t see, you can’t drive! Or you shouldn’t be driving. Luckily, there’s no excuse for driving with a dirty windshield since...
Check Your Oil
posted by dakota
Checking your car’s oil level is the single most important thing you can do to extend the life of your car’s engine. In the time it takes to snap into a Slim-Jim, you can use a dipstick. Oil is the life blood...
Clean Battery Posts
posted by dakota
You should never let anything come between your car and a good battery connection. If you want the day to come to a grinding halt in a hurry, driving with corroded battery posts is the way to do it. It takes only a...
Dodge Ram Wig-Wag He...
posted by dakota
2004 Dodge Rams are Positive Side Switching! – Other years are different! Please check before ordering a flasher, but Whelen UHF2150A will do both Positive AND Negative side switching. I take no responsibility for your...
Inspect your spark p...
posted by dakota
Spark plug wires are pretty durable. They aren’t a moving part so they don’t wear out too often. A careful inspection of your plug wires can avoid any problems. The only thing that can really go wrong with a...