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The ER Autocare blog: car care tips, warning signs and maintenance guides for drivers in Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington and Plain City, OH.
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Nearly all vehicles on the road today have the same automotive fluids with the exception of those with fewer accessories. We don’t mean the same in terms of brand and weight; we mean the same as in every car, truck, and crossover or sports utility vehicle has motor oil in it.
Our record high temperature in Plain City, OH, is 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Thankfully, we don’t get that hot every summer, but our mercury still rises into the 80s.
The tail lights on your car are what other drivers rely on to clearly see your vehicle. When these lights aren’t working, you might not even know it unless you get pulled over or someone else on the road makes you aware.
When you are driving at night, in the rain, or in other dark conditions, you are relying on your headlights to help you see what’s in front of you and to help other drivers see you. Your lights come with a special coating to make them resistant to wear, but it is still possible for the plastic on your lights to become dull after repeated exposure to the elements and harsh chemicals.
Your vehicle has four primary filters that need to be changed regularly. When they need to be changed depends on your automobile manufacturer’s recommendation, which you will find in your owner’s manual.
In our last blog post, we talked about a dying battery; now, let’s talk about the alternator. This device is responsible for powering your vehicle’s electrical systems, such as your entertainment system, as well as keeping the battery charged while your car, truck, or SUV runs.
You can tell if your car battery is dying before it does in most cases. It will show you signs of its impending doom.
You need a car emergency kit, even if you drive a truck or SUV. ER Auto Care cannot stress enough that even if you take excellent care of your vehicle you may still find yourself in the midst of a road emergency.
As the holiday season winds down and we prepare to usher in 2020, it is time to make your list of New Year’s Resolutions. At ER Auto Care, we think that should include resolutions for driving and car care.
Find a penny, pick it up, and all the day you’ll have good luck. Pennies can do more than bring you good luck; they can also tell you when it’s time to buy new tires.
Can you believe it’s already fall? Neither can we.
Undercarriage rust is something you will probably never think about until it becomes a problem. That’s okay.
