Vehicle Maintenance

What is a Heater Core? | Autance

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What is a Heater Core? | Autance

YearsAgo Update: YearsAgo The modern automobile is a piece of engineering ingenuity. There are so many advanced features, complex circuitry, and gadgets that…

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What is a Catalytic Converter? | Autance

Engineering Vehicle Maintenance Culture Repairs Wrenching

What is a Catalytic Converter? | Autance

YearsAgo Update: YearsAgo To really understand what a Catalytic Converter is – and more importantly what it does – we unfortunately have to…

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Wheel Alignment: What You Need to Know | Autance

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Wheel Alignment: What You Need to Know | Autance

YearsAgo Update: YearsAgo Learn the difference between toe, camber, and caster.

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Here’s How I Checked My Car’s Oil Pressure Without A Dashboard Gauge | Autance

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Here’s How I Checked My Car’s Oil Pressure Without A Dashboard Gauge | Autance

YearsAgo Update: YearsAgo If you ever get a random oil pressure warning, this is a good way to confirm a malfunction.

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By Chris Rosales

How Often Do You Change Synthetic Oil? | Autance

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How Often Do You Change Synthetic Oil? | Autance

YearsAgo Update: YearsAgo You have to change your oil, synthetic or not.

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What Is Dielectric Grease and How Is It Used? | Autance

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What Is Dielectric Grease and How Is It Used? | Autance

YearsAgo Update: YearsAgo We explain whether you need it or not.

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By Chris Teague

How To Use a Multimeter | Autance

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How To Use a Multimeter | Autance

YearsAgo Update: YearsAgo This helpful electrical tool is necessary for any mechanic.

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By Jonathon Klein

What You Need To Know About Smog Checks | Autance

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What You Need To Know About Smog Checks | Autance

YearsAgo Update: YearsAgo Most states require vehicles to pass some kind of regular emissions test.

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How To Find Your Car’s Safe Jack Points | Autance

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How To Find Your Car’s Safe Jack Points | Autance

YearsAgo Update: YearsAgo This is conceptually simple but potentially dangerous – putting a jack under the wrong spot can do major damage and you definitely don’t want a car falling off any kind of lift! This rundown will help you avoid both those issues.