Tagged: Fall

Time to Fall Back Into Your Auto Maintenance Routine

Time to Fall Back Into Your Auto Maintenance Routine

Time to Fall Back Into Your Auto Maintenance Routine As summer winds down and fall begins in earnest, auto-care experts say that getting your vehicle serviced for cold-weather driving should be high on your list of things to do. Here are some tips from the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) – the nonprofit group that certifies automotive technicians – on preparing your car for winter weather. * Read your owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s recommended service schedules. Change your oil and oil filter as specified in your manual. Do this more often – every 3,000 miles or...

The Benefits of Fall Car Care

The Benefits of Fall Car Care

The Benefits of Fall Car Care Car care in the autumn months helps you get ready for winter conditions, of course, but regular maintenance has other benefits as well. According to the experts at the nonprofit National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence, vehicle owners will benefit from longer vehicle life, increased gasoline mileage and better resale value. If you are not a do-it-yourselfer, try the following tips from ASE to help locate a good automotive repair facility as you shop for auto service this fall. * Ask your friends and associates for their recommendations or consult local consumer groups. *...

The Rise And Fall Of The Muscle Car Era

The Rise And Fall Of The Muscle Car Era

The Increase And Fall Of The Muscle Automobile Period Power, speed and efficiency– those are the 3 significant traits of a muscle car. When first produced, muscle automobiles were just pretty darn incredible because they combined the performance of a lightweight, mid-sized body with the efficiency of a high-power V8 engine and unique design features that even more increased the vehicles’ velocity capabilities. Due to the fact that muscle cars topped all other cars in regards to power, speed and efficiency, they were ideal for racing. Muscle cars were produced from the mid-1960s into the early 1970s, but the production...