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Subjects of Discussion
  How does an air conditioner work ? Anatomy of an automotive air conditioner with a few hints to prolong it's life.
  What do I need to know when replacing an automotive battery and how does a battery work?
  What is a Timing Belt ? What does it do ? A bit about that and the importance of changing timing belts.
  Brakes:
  Anatomy of the brake system.
Failure symptoms and service recommendations.
  Not all brake fluids are created equal. There are several types
of brake fluid in use in modern automobiles.
  Service recommendations. Change coolant every two years Keep the front of the vehicle clean.
  Front wheel drive cars are equiped with CV joints / drive axles. Drive axle images with service recommendations
  A quart of oil is composed of about 60 percent oil and 40 percent additives. How often should I change my oil
  The importance of headlight aiming.
Checking headlight alignment once each year.
  Oxygen sensors should be checked and replaced
as recommended by the car makers.
  Automatic transmission fluid should be changed about
every two years or 30,000 miles.


We encourage you to learn about your car!

Having a good basic understanding of your automobile will give you a better sense of control when dealing with service people. Understanding how something works lets you better understand some of the problems your service technician faces when working on your car.
Our goal is to supply information   and hints for more trouble free driving and long life of  your car.

The subjects have been chosen with that in mind.

New articles will be added from time to time, as will updates to existing subjects.

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