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Don't Let Yourself Get Stranded with Poor Maintenance

A new season is upon us, and there is no better time than now to get your car to Mac Haik Ford Pasadena to get it ready for the new change in weather conditions. If you take the time now to make sure that your car is in tip-top shape, then you will not be stuck in a dangerous situation down the road because you did not get your car properly maintained when you should have.

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Why Your Car Battery Needs A Check

You check a lot of things in your car. You might inspect your tires. You might look at your exterior for dents or dings. You probably check over fluids if you're a thorough car owner. Why wouldn't you also have your battery checked? A car battery is essential to the life of your vehicle. It powers everything electronic in your car.

You can't start your vehicle without a good car battery. You can't operate your electric windows, radio or sunroof. Your horn won't even honk loud if you're battery is running low. Batteries don…
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How to Ensure the Safest Possible Road Trip

Planning for the safest possible road trip all comes down to taking the time before you leave for the trip to bring along certain items that will keep you safe on the drive. Consider the following items for making this road trip as safe as possible.
  • Keep a box in the trunk filled with a variety of tools so you can make small repairs.
  • Pack a few cans of tire inflator in case more than one tire goes flat.
  • Brings some duct tape to make a few repairs around the car.
  • A gallon of engine coolant is essential after the…
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How Often Should I Check My Oil?

You should check your oil frequently, or, at least as often as is recommended in your manual. Once per month or every three thousand miles is a good rule. But, the best rule is that of your automobile manufacturer's recommendations.

When you check your oil, you need to seriously consider changing the oil, and what kind of oil is needed. You need to know what kind, that is, whether synthetic or natural, and you need to know the numbers associated with your particular vehicle's engine.

To take the guesswork out of an oil change, it is best to…
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