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Best Jack Stands

January 10, 2020July 12, 2019 by Jack
Red jack stand and floor jack best jack stands

Introduction  Jack stands are some of the most under-appreciated maintenance accessories on the market today. Put simply, if you have to lift your vehicle for any type of maintenance, they …

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Fixing Cars for Beginners

July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 by Jack
Passenger car assembled from new spare auto parts for shop aftermarket

Cars have gotten significantly more reliable over the past 30 years.  Unfortunately, many new drivers are on a budget or start with older, used cars that are more prone to …

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How to Clean Corrosion from Car Battery Terminals?

June 19, 2019June 12, 2019 by Jack
car battery terminal corrosion

Introduction  Anyone who has spent any time at all around car engines will instantly recognize car battery corrosion. It’s that blue, green, grey crystalline substance that looks like an alien …

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How Much Does a Car Battery Weigh?

June 10, 2019 by Jack
uto mechanic replacing car battery

Introduction Some car accessories have to be physically moved each time they are used, for example car jacks, pressure washers, and car covers. Car batteries are different. Most people only …

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Best Car Battery Brand Review

June 17, 2019June 7, 2019 by Jack
car battery being charged

When is the best time to buy a new car battery? If you believe in Murphy’s Law, it’s not when your car won’t start and you’re stranded. Car problems always …

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What is AGM on a Battery Charger?

June 13, 2019May 30, 2019 by Jack
What is AGM on a Battery Charger

Introduction Car batteries come in several different designs and types, such as valve regulated lead acid, lithium ion, and wet cell just to name a few. As such, many newer …

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Best Oil Filter

June 20, 2019April 29, 2019 by Jack
Close up shot of best oil filter

Best Oil Filter of 2019 Oil filters influence almost every aspect of vehicle performance. They make engines last longer, improve combustion efficiency and even limit tail pipe emissions that harm …

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How Long Does an Oil Change Take?

June 13, 2019April 20, 2019 by Car Cover
Adding oil to a car engine

Introduction How long does an oil change take? It depends on several factors. Are you going to a quick lube change center, an auto dealer or doing it yourself. Regardless, …

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Best Floor Jack Reviews

June 20, 2019April 3, 2019 by Jack
close up of jack saddle on a floor jack

Best Floor Jack Reviews of 2019 If you need to lift your vehicle, there is only one easy way to do it. Use a floor jack. Safer because of their …

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How Much Does a Car Weigh?

July 8, 2019March 27, 2019 by Jack
Car on seesaw

Introduction How much does a car weigh? Here is the short answer. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency states that the average weight of a car in 2018 was 4,094 pounds. …

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Bottle Jack vs Floor Jack

May 8, 2019March 25, 2019 by Jack
Torin 2 ton bottle jack under car

Introduction Unless you outsource every car related maintenance activity, at some point you will have to jack up your car. If there is a “Frazier vs Ali” in car tools, …

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Green Valve Stem Caps Meaning?

July 8, 2019January 22, 2019 by Car Cover

Recently the manager at my local oil and lube shop came in and apologized for putting air in my tires.  A bit confused, I laughed and told him that was, …

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How to Inflate Car Tires at Home

March 21, 2019November 5, 2018 by Car Cover

With the advent of better quality cars and quick service oil and lube stores, most people have gotten out of the habit of ANY car maintenance or monitoring at home. …

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