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Avoid a Dead Battery by Checking the Voltage

Your car battery should last about 4 years, but eventually needs to be replaced. If you are continually jump starting your car or your battery isn't holding the charge, you can test the voltage of your car battery in a few simple steps.

Use a voltmeter, and make sure you wear rubber gloves and goggles to protect yourself from battery acid. Turn off your ignition and lights. 

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How to Replace a Flat Tire

If you hear the tell-tale sign of a flat tire, get off the road as soon as possible. Try to park on solid, level ground. This will give your jack a secure spot to rest and minimize the risk of your car rolling.

Turn off the vehicle and engage your parking brake before you start working. If you have wheel chocks, you can use those behind the side opposite the one you are raising to further secure your car. Each vehicle is different, but the basic steps are the same. Loosen the lug nuts slightly before jacking up the car…

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Common Automotive Steering Problems

No matter if you own a vehicle that has front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, its steering system might function sluggishly over time. This guide focuses on the two most common steering problems, which are oversteering and understeering.

Precision is a very important aspect of a steering system as it keeps a car's wheels properly aligned in a safe lane. Oversteering and understeering are major performance problems because they can decrease precision. When oversteering occurs, other drivers on the opposite side of the road are at risk, and understeering can be 

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Technical Overview on Car Suspension Systems


A suspension system is engineered to connect a car's wheels with the steering system. Every time you rotate the steering wheel clockwise or counterclockwise, several robust components ensure that the tires turn in the intended directions. Without a functional suspension system, you won't be able to handle a vehicle with confidence. A sway bar and control arms are some other important accessories that regulate the mechanics of a suspension system. Stabilizer bars provide additional lateral support to resist excessive linear motion in the wheels. 

 

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What Type of Brake Pads Your Vehicle Has

In an ideal world, your brakes would last very long. However, the truth is that all brakes are going to be temporary. One of the reasons that brakes are not going to be a lifetime deal for drivers is because of the friction that is created when they are in use. This wears the brake pads down over time.

There are a few tips to make sure that you get the right brake pads when your brake pads wear down. One of the tips is to stick with the well-known brands of brakes in order to make sure you are…

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