Taking Care Of My Car

2017

Why Is Your Check Engine Light On?

Uh oh. You've just turned on your car, and the check engine light comes on. That's never a good thing, right? While that's true, you shouldn't freak out just yet. There are tons of reasons why your check engine light would come on. Only some of them require an expensive car repair. Here are some possible reasons for a check engine light to come on.  Your Spark Pl

When Should You Rotate Your Tires?

In order to keep one's vehicle safely running, for the passengers of that vehicle and those who share the road, it is important to follow a vehicle maintenance schedule.  That maintenance schedule is generally listed in the owner's manual or can be found online.  A maintenance schedule includes when to schedule oil changes, checking of the car's hoses, brake

Helpful Tips For Braking In The Winter

If you are like a lot of people, you might be nervous about driving when there is snow and ice on the roads. However, you might not really have much of a choice. If this is the case, then you could be wondering if there is any way that you can make things like braking safer when you're driving in the winter. If you follow these tips, you might find that you feel safer

How To Remove Paint From Vehicle Windows

Whether you accidentally splatter paint on your vehicle window during a paint job or you decorate windows for other purposes, you will need to remove the paint. Cleaning paint from auto glass is straightforward, but it helps to know what materials were used. Car window paint can be oil-based or water-based. Follow this guide to remove either type of paint from your wi

3 Ways To Protect Your Vehicle's Transmission

Protecting your vehicle's transmission should be one of the most important things that you keep in mind when operating your vehicle, typically because dealing with repairs to this particular component of your vehicle can be quite expensive. Listed below are just three of the many ways to protect the transmission of your vehicle. Be Mindful Of Your Actual Towing Capaci