While drivers know that they need to have the oil in their cars changed regularly, many neglect their spark plugs. Spark plugs are simple, inexpensive components that perform a big role in your car's engine — they're responsible for the actual ignition process that transforms gasoline into the energy that your car needs to move. They wear out over time and need to be replaced on schedule in order to avoid poor engine performance and decreased gas mileage.
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A dead car battery means you can neither start the car nor operate any of its electronics. Knowing why car batteries die can help you diagnose battery-related problems. Below are some of the common causes of car battery malfunction.
Electronics Drain
A car's electronics run on the car's battery. Lights, clocks, radios, security alarms, and other electronics run on power from the battery. Many cars are designed to automatically shut down their electronics while the engine is off.
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Almost every car owner is familiar with the need for an alignment. However, they may not fully understand exactly what that alignment is all about. That lack of understanding often leads to neglecting what could be a beneficial service for your car. Here are a few of the things that you should understand about what makes auto alignments such an important investment.
Better Fuel Mileage
When your car's tires are out of alignment, it can cost you more in fuel than you really need to spend.
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Owning a vehicle and driving it on a regular basis over the course of months and years is something that you will only be able to do when you invest in maintenance and repairs. Driving during mild seasons such as spring and autumn may give you a bit of leeway regarding upkeep because you likely do not have to worry about intense weather or extreme temperatures.
Even the start of winter may come with mild conditions that do not require much preparation to handle.
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