May 21, 2010

Ladies Keep Your Car in Good Running Condition

un-savvy-woman-has-car-breakdown-284x300 Ladies Keep Your Car in Good Running ConditionLadies keep your car in good running condition it is not difficult to do. If you are one of the ladies’ that are single or you do not have a man in your life to keep your car in good running condition then you can do it yourself.

All you need is some simple basic knowledge of the car to keep it going and functioning properly.

You will need to know to watch for the service engine soon lights on your dash panel. You will need to know how to check the fluids in the engine and the other fluids like windshield wiper, overflow, and check your tire pressure.

It is a good ideal for you to keep all of the service receipts in your car with you at all times as well. Here we will describe how you can take good care of your car. If you are driving and the service engine soon light comes on then you should find a place that will change the oil and fluids for you.

First off, if you have not recently had the oil changed then you should do so as soon as possible. You can find affordable places that will change the oil for you quickly. You should change the oil in your vehicle every three months or 3000 to 7000 miles especially if your car is, used daily to commute to and from work.

You can also request that the service place check the air filter, and the transmission fluid as well as the coolant for the engine. Now once the oil and the fluids have been, changed you will need to check the oil level, the transmission fluid level, the coolant level in your car. This is easily, done by the use of the dipstick inside the hood compartment.

You should also check your wiper fluid and keep it filled. You can by this fluid in gallon containers, and the coolant fluid as well. The coolant fluid and wiper fluid is easy to refill inside the hood compartment. Never open an engine coolant cap when the engine is hot. This could be dangerous the fluids should all be, checked prior to driving the vehicle.

You can buy an air pressure gauge at almost any store, this is used to check your tire pressure. This is, done by pressing the gauge to the valve stem on the tire briefly and the gauge tells you the amount of air the tire has in it.

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May 12, 2009

Spring Car Care: How to Get Your Car Ready for Spring

woman-next-to-stalled-car-300x211 Spring Car Care: How to Get Your Car Ready for SpringOne way to remember to prepare your vehicle for spring is when you’re changing the clocks, “spring” cleaning the windows and/or sorting through all those no-longer needed items.

There are a few simple things you can do yourself to help your car last longer, give you better service and save money in the long run.

Service your car’s filters. Some of the filters your car uses can be changed by you. If it seems too overwhelming, check your owner’s manual to determine when these filters need to be changed and have your favorite technician do it when the oil is being changed…[Read full article]

 

 

December 8, 2008

Women and Wheels: Automotive Terms You Should Know

by Susan Frissell, PhD

woman-talking-to-mechanic Women and Wheels: Automotive Terms You Should KnowEvery industry has its own lingo. The automobile industry is no different.

Consumers, particularly female consumers, are often at a disadvantage when purchasing cars or having cars serviced, because they don’t understand or speak the lingo.

The following information will help bridge the gap of understanding and put you on a level playing field with car dealers and mechanics.

The first thing that you should do is read your car’s owner’s manual. This will give you general background information specific to your vehicle…More on automotive terms