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getty images/Mecky Coolant needs to be flushed because it breaks down over the years and then loses the ability to serve its purpose of maintaining optimum temperature of the engine and preventing corrosion.  Dirt and rust particles are floating inside the coolant which can clog your radiator or heater core.  Clogs in the radiator will cause your […]

Now that we’ve talked about oil and how important it is to your car, let’s talk about coolant, your car’s other lifeline. What is the purpose of coolant?  I’m sure you know that coolant is added to your radiator.  The name has the word cool in it so that helps determine its function.  You probably […]

Leaking oil from a car is never a good thing. It can be small and not really noticeable or large and dripping on the ground in your parking spot. All cars eventually leak oil as parts on cars wear and become damaged. If you know you have an oil leak, please don’t ignore it. Have […]

How do you find out how often to change the oil on your car?  The maintenance schedule of your owner’s manual.  It will help you decided how often to change your oil based on how you drive. Take note if you drive under normal or severe conditions.  Normal Driving Conditions = most trips over 10 […]

I’m soooooooo ready.  Windows down, music up, later nights and outside fun to be had!  We had a harsh winter here in Philly and the entire Northeast.  I couldn’t be happier to feel 60 deg weather.  I’ve wrote some great spring car care tips to make sure your car is just as ready to let’s […]

Jim Jurica/Getty I’m sure PA is not the only state with this problem, but damn it, PA has got to be the worst. Nowadays you can’t drive down a road without becoming acquainted with a least one pothole. All the snow has caused even more, including on highways. A number of expensive damages can happen […]

Our homie over at  Girls Auto Clinic has some good tips for your cold car. This crazy cold snowy weather won’t let up!  As much as you may hate cold weather, your car hates it more!  Winter is tough on cars and I’m trying to keep you all up to speed. Today, a nice sweet lady […]

There are so many factors that come in to play when determining if a mechanic is trustworthy and “good”.  There are websites that have you rate shops, but the ratings are all over the place.  You, the customer unknowingly get in your own way when determining if you trust a mechanic (see previous blog Not All […]

Our good friends over at Girls Auto Clinic has some sure bet car tips for these cold and snowy times. We seem to be in for a super cold winter, so check out these tips below… My city of Philly is getting slammed with a cold, cold, cold, snow storm tonight and tomorrow.  Your favorite […]