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Where Is My Battery Located?

posted on 10/8/2018 8:55:52 AM
Way back when the earliest automotive designs didn’t even have batteries, with a hand-cranked starter and gas flames for headlights, the electrical system was pretty minimal; all that was needed was a simple magneto to generate electricity for the ignition, not unlike a lawnmower engine. It wasn’t until Hudson Motor Car Company’s 1918 models that a standardized automotive battery was even developed...and that was a small six-volt battery to power a few secondary systems. For many decades, g...
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Is Your Car in Need of a Wheel Alignment?

posted on 7/23/2018 11:09:03 AM
So you’re driving down the road, perhaps with the radio blasting or carrying on a long phone call with a friend, and you accidently hit a large pothole. Your heart lurches for a moment as you tally up potential repair costs, but your mind quickly forgets and focuses back on the road ahead. However, while a simple bump like this might be easy to let go, the damage it can cause could potentially throw your car’s tire alignment out of perfect balance, creating many problems down the line.   Sign...
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When Should I Change Back from Winter Tires to All-Season?

posted on 4/24/2018 8:13:33 AM
At what point should you go from winter tires back to all-season tires? Hint: it's not much more complicated than knowing when to put away the sweaters and winter clothes.
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Valve Cover Gasket Replacement – Explained

posted on 4/24/2018 8:11:41 AM
Oil leaks can originate from many different places around the engine, but one of the most common spots for an oil leak is at the valve cover.
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Get the Most Miles out of Your Vehicle

posted on 2/14/2018 2:20:55 PM
Years ago, you would often find cars in the scrapyard with 100,000 miles. They would have engines with burned oil, rusted-out bodies, and trashed interiors. Today’s cars are just getting broken in at 100,000 miles! At Master Auto Repair and Tire, we often service vehicles with 200,000 miles or more...with many more good miles left to go! Your car won’t make it that long without a little TLC, though. Regular preventative maintenance is the key to making sure you get the most miles out of your ...
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What is That Noise?

posted on 11/8/2017 2:06:59 PM
  Most of us enjoy a joy ride in our vehicle, whether its a quiet ride down a lonely highway or a late night cruise. When you think of these things I am sure engine noise doesn’t come to mind. There are many components in your vehicles’ design that make it quiet. One of the most important components is your muffler. The muffler on your vehicle does exactly what it’s named for, it muffles noise.  It does this by dampening the vibrations your engine creates. Inside the muffler, there ar...
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Top 10 Things to Check When Buying a Used Car

posted on 9/5/2017 2:58:46 PM
Buying a used car can be a great experience or a complete nightmare, depending on what you know when you sign on the bottom line or hand over your hard-earned cash to the seller.  While most used car establishments are reputable, there are still some that will be happy to sell you a little less car than you bargain for.  As a matter of fact, some dealers and individual sellers simply don't know the history or the problems with a car when they offer it to you. Check these ten important things be...
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Why You Should Never Skip a Tire Rotation

posted on 9/5/2017 2:45:22 PM
The cornering and rolling forces on each of your tires are different.  If you have a front wheel drive car, the power and most of the force is transmitted to the front tires while the rear tires pretty much just follow along like fixed wagon wheels.  A rear-wheel drive car or truck sends power to the back while steering forces are handled by the front wheels.  All-wheel drive and 4wd have their unique power, steering and cornering characteristics as well.  The point is, your front left tire is ...
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Cool Summer Car Gadgets and Gizmos

posted on 9/5/2017 2:12:12 PM
The automotive aftermarket offers thousands of cool gadgets and gizmos to make your summer driving experience safer, more comfortable and way more entertaining. Here are the top ten coolest of the cool gadgets for 2017: 1. Dash-cam - It seems like there are cameras everywhere today, and there is no better place to put one than on your dash. If something exciting or dangerous happens while you are driving, the dash cam will catch all the action. You can use this as evidence in case of a crash, t...
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The Incredible Evolution of Tires

posted on 9/5/2017 1:54:37 PM
With all the tires you encounter every day, it is easy to forget their humble beginning and just how far they have come since the early days of automotive development. Follow along as we recap the incredible evolution that has taken us from simple rubber rings to the products we see today. The tire had rather humble beginnings. In the late 1800's the invention of the automobile necessitated something for them to roll on. Until then, wheels were rolling around on hard wooden rims or metal bands....
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