With unemployment still really high and mechanics charging $60 or more an hour, it’s not easy to come up with the money you need for minor maintenance, such as oil changes or flushing coolant systems, so you’ve opted to do it yourself. Good idea! However, you want to make sure that you’ve got the right […]

One of the most important parts in your vehicle to keep properly maintained is your transmission. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend a transmission flush to be performed at regular intervals, usually when the car has reached 100,000 miles or more. Other manufacturers recommend that the transmission be serviced with a fluid change every 30,000 miles or […]

There are some basic automotive tools that you should have on hand. Many of them are versatile and they make it possible for you to quickly access what you need for maintenance and repairs. When you are starting your automotive tool kit, flat head and Philips styles of screwdrivers are essential. You want to have […]

A car really can not run without a transmission. However, this does not mean that you have to buy one brand new or junk your car if you do not have the money for such a transmission. Instead, it means that you need to be creative and explore other options. Remanufactured transmissions are those that […]