AutoNet TVCategory: What Customers Should Know
If You Drive Like a Maniac (Aggressive Driving is Bad for a Vehicle)
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- Published: Sunday, 13 September 2020 08:27
When someone mentions driving like a maniac, they're not talking about you, surely? Besides the safety issues of aggressive driving, you should know that your vehicle will last a lot longer if you'll just mellow out a little. Here are four traits good…
Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)
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- Published: Sunday, 23 August 2020 07:43
When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why you don't feel good. That way your doctor can use that information to diagnose your problem. You might want to think of that same approach when you take…
No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)
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- Published: Sunday, 2 August 2020 10:33
Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter. Just like your kitchen sink strainer filters out errant particles of food from clogging your drain,…
Visibility Disaster! (Windshield Washer Pump Replacement)
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- Published: Sunday, 29 March 2020 11:45
Let's say you live in a cold climate where the snowy, icy weather challenges you to clear the salt and debris tossed up on your windshield. You push your windshield washer switch expecting a good stream of fluid so the blades can wipe the glass clean.…
Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)
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- Published: Sunday, 15 March 2020 08:29
Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why. Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the…
Thoughtful Gifts for the Winter Driver
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- Published: Sunday, 23 February 2020 09:45
You may be one of those romantics who don't like giving (or getting) practical gifts for special occasions. Just wait until one of those gifts helps you out of a big predicament in cold weather, and you realize that practical gifts can be life savers. Here…
Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)
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- Published: Sunday, 16 February 2020 12:19
It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to…
Chilly Warning (Diagnosing a Noise in Cold Vehicle)
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- Published: Sunday, 26 January 2020 07:22
When the weather gets colder, sometimes the noises your vehicle makes will change. For example, you may notice a whining sound when you get going in the morning. It may go away when the vehicle warms up, but it's best not to ignore that sound because…
Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
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- Published: Sunday, 19 January 2020 10:09
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've got something wrong with me and if you don't get someone…
H20 No! (Driving Through Standing Water)
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- Published: Sunday, 5 January 2020 08:59
In a year marked by unusually heavy flooding in North America, drivers are very aware of the possibility they may find themselves driving where water has come over the road. It can be a daunting and frightening situation. Flooding waters can move quickly…