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Check Engine Light and Car Maintenance
Is your “Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon” light on? If so, you may need to “service your engine soon,” but how can you know for sure what is wrong without taking it to a dealership and getting charged for a diagnostic test. The car still runs fine, so what’s the big deal.
There are a wide range of things that can trigger the unwanted light. It can be anything from a misfiring cylinder due to a bad spark plug, to a bad O2 sensor, to an air fuel ratio outside the optimal parameters. There is an easy and cheap way to check. In our area of georgia, I have found that most of the Autozones carry the OBD1 and OBD2 diagnostic computers which can scan for trouble codes. They offer this as a free service to their customers, which can save the $35 to $80 I have seen charged for the same thing.
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How to Get the Most From Your Car With Proper Automotive Care
For many of us, our car is a very important part of our lives. It gives us the freedom to travel, the ability to get around, and the convenience of being able to pick up and go whenever we please. You probably worked hard to save enough money to put a good-sized down payment on your vehicle when you bought it. Each month you have to keep covering the costs of insurance and your car payment. However, when your car needs auto care, the expense can hurt your budget. This is the reason why these tips for getting inexpensive automotive parts and auto repair tools can make a big difference in your month-end finances.
Save Money on Maintenance and Auto Repair Tools
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