February 2018

Must-haves In Your Roadside Emergency Kit

A Roadside Emergency Kit A roadside emergency kit is one of those things that you don’t think much about until it’s too late. Then you’ll wish you didn’t leave home without one. Having a membership to an auto club or driving a later model vehicle under warranty — complete with free... read more

Keeping Your Car For 100,000 Miles? Key Items to Maintain.

100,000 mile car maintenance is important. These days people are keeping their cars longer than ever before. There are several reasons for this striking statistic. However the most obvious reason is the fact that the economy took a nose dive in late 2008. So if you are like the millions... read more

Vehicle Lights and Wipers: The Keys to See and Be Seen

Lights and Wipers As the days get shorter, lights and wipers play a major role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if you can’t see or be seen, according to the non-profit Car Care Council. Lights “With fewer daylight hours in fall and winter, it’s important... read more

How To Change A Flat Tire

Knowing how to change a tire is a necessary skill for all drivers. If you rely on a cell phone to save you in a roadside emergency, there’s always that chance you will forget to charge it, be out of range, or leave it at home. Flat tires can happen... read more

DIY Car Maintenance Tips You Can Handle

In trying to live a more frugal life, I’m getting better at handling projects that I used to pay professionals to do. In addition to home improvement projects, I’ve learned that I can save plenty by taking on some auto repairs and DIY maintenance jobs myself. Trust me, I’m not an auto... read more

Why Your Car Smells Horrible

Remember that new-car smell? If your vehicle is giving off an unusual or sickening car odors instead of that new-car smell, follow your nose and find the source of the aroma. Bad smells can lead to expensive repairs or health hazards and shouldn't be ignored. Car Odors and their possible causes:... read more

Noisy Squeaking Or Squealing Engine Belts

Having a vehicle with belt squeal or squealing can be embarrassing and annoying. Besides being annoying, a squealing engine belt also is a sign that the belt won’t last much longer and could leave you stranded. Older vehicles may have belts that are used only to power the fans that... read more

Car Battery Corrosion Causes and Cleaning It.

Your car battery is extremely important and allows your vehicle to start and function. Battery corrosion or acid leakage is a sign of a failing battery. Battery terminals, posts, and even cables will display a fuzzy, gritty white, blue, or green substance. Why Does Battery Corrosion Form on Car Batteries?... read more

3 Details to Know About Your Engine

The car engine is the heart of your car — it has dozens of moving parts that keep you trucking down the road. So, it’s good to know a little bit about such a vital piece of your vehicle. But what’s most important to know about your engine? And how... read more

Diagnosing Injector Balance Rate Issues.

Diagnosing the root cause of a rough running truck can be a case of eliminating possibilities. A great place to start: the Balance Rate. Below is a quick listing of what types of injector balance rate tests or cylinder contribution tests are supported by the engines DTech provides products for. Remember,... read more

Ford 4.5L Diesel Cylinder Head For $725 Exchange At Roadmaster.

These Ford 4.5l cylinder head fit the Ford/International Turbo; V6; Powerstroke; diesel; LCF; VT 275 engines. These sought after cylinder heads are only $725 exchange. FORD 4.5L CYLINDER HEAD The 4.5l was produced for the 2006 to 2009 model year Ford LCF by International Navistar. It's counterpart, the VT275, can be... read more