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Winter Winter weather can make driving difficult. Snow and ice decrease visibility and cause roads to be slippery. You have to factor in extra time to warm up your car in the morning. Before you’re ready to drive, you also...

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What What happens when you turn down things in your vehicle such as the air conditioner? It slows down in a controlled manner. Just like when you decrease your speed it's not a sudden loss of power rather it is...

Are Are you familiar with the EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system in your car? If not, this is something all modern cars have. The purpose of this system is to greatly reduce the amount of emissions produced by your car....

Most Most of us rely on traffic signs and signals to tell us what we have to do when driving. But what if there are no signs or symbols? What do you do then? Then, you need to know the...

Your Your ABS system works both by means of electricity and hydraulic pressure. Fluid levels need to be monitored at all times, and that is the job of the ABS fluid level sensor. Located in the master cylinder, the ABS...

Your Your car has a number of crucial lights – the headlights, turn signals, backup lights, tail lights, brake lights and more. On the rear of the vehicle, your lights are encased in a tail light lens. Depending on the...

TV displays mounted in your vehicle can entertain passengers while you travel short distances across town or long distances across the country, allowing them to play games, watch movies, or even view satellite TV with the appropriate equipment. When purchasing...

Whether Whether you are taking a short trip to the next town over, or heading out on long summer road trip, inspecting your car before you head down the road is a great way to make sure you get to...

Every Every day, tens of thousands of Minnesota drivers rely on the state’s many freeways to get them from their home to their job site, and then back home again. While many of these drivers have to sit in stop...

The The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) tube is part of your vehicle's EGR (exhaust gas recirculation) system and is part of the EGR valve. The EGR valve works to recirculate the exhaust gas your car produces so that you aren't...

During During the summer months, there is nothing more important to a car owner than a properly working air conditioner system. Most car owners are unaware about just how many components have to work together in order for cold air...

You’re You’re having dinner with friends. One glass of wine becomes two. Before you know it, you’ve had more than is probably wise. You’re fine – you know you’re more than capable of driving safely. However, is it really safe...

Power Power windows are responsible for approximately 2,000 emergency room visits every year. When a power window closes, it exerts enough force to bruise or break bones, crush fingers, or restrict an airway. Though power windows exert large amounts of...

If If you live in Nevada, and you have a disability, you could qualify for a special permit that lets you use handicapped parking spaces. You could qualify for a temporary, moderate, or permanent placard, permanent plate, or disabled veteran...

P2650 P2650 trouble code definition “B” Rocker Arm Actuator Control Circuit Open Bank 1 What the P2650 code means P2650 is an OBD-II generic code for the engine control module (ECM) detecting the B rocker arm actuator control circuit for...

Iowa Iowa parking laws: understanding the basics In Iowa, there are a number of parking laws regarding different types of parking and standing, as well as those laws specific to certain locations. Local towns and cities will often adopt the...

In In 2012 Mitsubishi says sayonara to the 22-year run of the sporty little Eclipse, and with it, the Spyder convertible. This sleek, stylish soft-top has enjoyed many years of popularity as a fairly affordable option for those with a...

The The 2012 Audi A4 has powerful engines and a spacious interior for both passengers and cargo. In addition, the A4 offers style and performance that others in its class just don’t have. It has steadily improved to overcome the...

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Not Not all vehicles on the road feature an electronic throttle control (ETC), which is also called drive-by-wire. For vehicles that don't offer this system, they have a throttle cable instead that is attached to the accelerator pedal, and runs...

B1924 means there is a problem with the air bag system circuit, likely due to a defective electrical component or faulty diagnostic monitor.

The The State of Ohio issues disability license plates and parking placards for people with disabilities, including handicapped parking permits. People who qualify as disabled drivers can obtain these permits and placards. Summary of disability plates and placards in Ohio...

P0895 code means that there is an abnormality in the shift time between individual gears due to transmission blockage, failure, or dirty fluid.