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April Car Care Series: Dashboard Emojis – Ignore vs. Panic

Girls Auto Clinic

You should stop driving as soon as its safe and get your car checked. Here are examples of the red dashboard emojis: Battery Emoji Your car could lose power at any moment. If this comes on, your battery isnt charging properly, and your car may shut off unexpectedly. Take your car to your PCT immediately.

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Car Maintenance Myths That Auto Students Should Stop Believing

CATI

Car mechanic holding checking gear oil to maintenance vehicle by customer claim order in auto repair shop garage. Many modern vehicles now run safely for 8,000 to 12,000 km between oil changes, sometimes even longer with synthetic oil. You’re simply paying more for fuel your car doesn’t need.

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How Often Should You Change Your Oil & How to Do It?

RepairSmith

Whether you’re cruising in an old car or a shiny new ride , without a solid oil change schedule, your engine won’t be purring for long. So how often should you change your oil to keep your ride happy? How Much Does an Oil Change Cost? How Often Should You Change Your Oil ?

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When to Replace your Shock Absorbers

GCSSB

Problems with braking Poor shock absorbers make it possible for the front-end of your car to ‘dip’ when the brakes are used. Odd tread wear Due to your car’s reduction in balance, you’ll notice over time that your tyres are showing uneven and unusual wear patterns. Where would you see the oil?

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Best Auto Mechanics in Abbotsford BC

The Mechanic Doctor

Having a car in this day and age is as necessary as owning a home or a place to stay. But do you know what’s as necessary as owning a car? Having access to a car mechanic. Without a mechanic to work on your car, it will eventually falter and break down.

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Wrenching Women Wednesday with Katie French, featuring Jaime Spedden

RepairPal

I started working on cars because of the first “The Fast and the Furious” movie. I was a senior in high school when it came out and I drove a sporty compact car. The movie got me into modifications, which got me thinking about making money working on cars (for a living). It definitely was not. It hurt my confidence a lot.

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How do Mechanics do Wheel Alignment?

Auto Alternative

Depending on the make and model of your car, mechanics might recommend one of three types of alignments: Front-End Alignment A front-end alignment focuses solely on adjusting the front axle. After the alignment, the mechanic recalibrates the steering wheel, ensuring it’s perfectly centered. How Does Vehicle Alignment Work?