Posted on April 21st, 2011 by WarrantyDirectBT
This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio.
The 3,000-mile oil change has gone the way of the dinosaur. What do I base this statement on given my staunch support of the 3,000-mile oil change for so many years? Today oils and lubricants are so much better compared to several years ago. Under normal driving conditions, viscosity breakdown (viscosity is the oil’s ability to flow and lubricate) usually occurred at about 3,000 miles. The elements that cause deterioration of oil are heat, friction, chemical contamination, and oxidation. In recent years the petroleum companies, working hand-in-hand with carmakers, have developed stronger additive packages that address these factors. Today, oil is tougher and holds up much better under the rigors of the internal combustion engine environment. Read more...
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Posted on April 14th, 2011 by WarrantyDirectBT
This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio.
This time of year, roadways across America thaw out and reveal pockmarks in road surfaces that resemble the moonscape. The breakdown of road surfaces is a result of the expansion and contraction from heating up and cooling down, coupled with the stress of supporting vehicles day after day. As many of you know, vehicles sustain damage from driving through this rough terrain. How do you know if your vehicle has been damaged by potholes and, if so, what is the cost of repair? Here are some tips to help identify any problems and the expense of repair. Read more...
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Posted on April 7th, 2011 by WarrantyDirectBT
This weekly feature for Warranty Direct about car repair and maintenance is written by Tom Torbjornsen, the popular host of America’s Car Show on satellite radio. Below are some recent Q&A from the America’s Car Show email bag.
Dear Tom,
I own a 2005 Nissan Altima and I frequently smell burning oil. I check the oil to make sure I always have oil in the engine and add as needed. What could cause this?
Barbara from Milwaukee, WI Read more...
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Filed under: Americas Car Show, Buying a Car, Car Accessories, Car Maintenance Manuals, Consumer Affairs, Driving Tips, Maintenance, Safety, Vehicle Inspections, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle reliability, Vehicle repairs, Warranty Direct
Posted on March 31st, 2011 by WarrantyDirectBT
Often when something happens to your car, and you don’t have an extended auto warranty so you can just go ahead and have it fixed, you need to check the car’s manual.
Owner’s manuals contain a lot of important information and directions about your particular vehicle.
Problem is, lots of times car owners can’t find the manual – it has either been lost, or didn’t come with a used car purchase.
You can buy a car manual from the dealership or car manufacturer, but you can often find them online for free. Here’s a list of links for most car manuals available online.
If you want to order a paper copy of the manual, you can do so through the site or your dealer. Read more...
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Filed under: Car Maintenance Manuals, Consumer Affairs, Driving Tips, Maintenance, Safety, Vehicle Inspections, Vehicle Maintenance, Vehicle reliability, Vehicle repairs, Warranty Direct
