Maintenance

A catalytic converter is an essential part of your vehicle’s exhaust system that can potentially clog over time, but can it unclog itself? A catalytic converter cannot unclog itself. You can attempt to unclog the catalytic converter by using a specialized cleaning product or by soaking the component in degreaser. If the catalytic converter is …

The traditional way to wax a vehicle is time and labor-intensive. You need a lot of elbow grease, and you must also purchase special (and expensive) buffing equipment. However, if you don’t want to use a buffer, there is another way to wax your car. To wax your car without a buffer, be sure to …

Sometimes, a car’s engine will run much hotter than normal for one reason or another. How long can a car overheat before damage occurs? In most instances, cars get damaged fast when they overheat. Damage might occur in a minute or even in a few seconds. It is also possible for a car to overheat …

Have you noticed your brakes are grinding? If so, you likely know you need to do something about it, but first, you need to know why this is happening. Some of the most common reasons you hear grinding when you’re braking includes worn-out brake pads, issues with the brake calipers, a damaged brake rotor, the …

Your vehicle’s alternator has a few jobs. It helps to keep the battery fully charged and supplies additional electricity for operating other accessories (when needed).  It isn’t uncommon for your alternator to be weak and unable to supply adequate current. However, it’s also possible that the alternator is producing excess current. Some signs your alternator …

Clean car windows are essential for clear road visibility and improving your car’s aesthetics. And to most of us, cleaning car windows ranks high among easy automobile care routines. But few can do a thorough job without leaving streaks.  If you’ve been cleaning your car windows but are constantly frustrated by the streaks that seem …