I learned you should change your spark plugs on older cars about once every 30,000 miles. However, it depends on the total number of miles you have driven your car so far. Related: Do EVs Have Spark Plugs? At what mileage should you change spark plugs for the first time? “If you buy a new …
I admit to being a bit of a perfectionist regarding my car’s finish. So, when I removed a parking sticker after a move, I rushed to see the best methods for removing the adhesive. Yes, you can use Goof Off on Car Paint. It is a petroleum-based adhesive remover. It works by dissolving the adhesive …
No matter how much you try to drive carefully, your car will probably end up with scratches and weathered paint that looks dull at some point. This can be caused by the build-up of tar and grime over time. One of the best ways to deal with this issue is to apply rubbing compound, also …
“The paint on most modern vehicles will last anything from 10 to 15 years. It depends on many factors. However, I would have you know that washing your car regularly actually prolongs its paint work.” “What, really?! ” I screamed in disbelief. “Yes, sir. So you don’t have to worry so much anymore when next …
It is one of the most important elements to ensure good safety on the road, but is nevertheless very often neglected by motorists. Essential in bad weather and in summer to remove mosquitoes encrusted on the windshield, the wiper fluid must therefore be the subject of very special attention and must be checked regularly. The …
When it comes to painting car wheels, you might wonder if it’s even possible. When painting car wheels, it’s not just about the look of the car. The function after painting the wheels is important, too. I like to call my car “my wheels.” Of course, a vehicle is more than the four spinning circles …
Although it may seem contradictory, what keeps drivers and passengers warm in winter in a car with a combustion engine is its low energy efficiency. In a conventional gasoline engine, the energy that is wasted is converted into heat, and it is this heat that is used to heat the passenger compartment or demist the …
We’ve talked before about living in the South. In many places, you just park in your yard due to not having a paved surface on which to park. Sometimes you park under trees and pollen coats your car. Sometimes you park under trees that spit sap all over your car. That’s harder to clean off. …
When you live in the South, chances are pretty good that you live on a dirt road. I’m no fan of them in the summer, but they do have their advantages in winter. The dust has to have somewhere to go, though, so it ends up on your car. Carwashes do a booming business in …
Yes, it will damage the paint on a vehicle if it is left on for a long time. However, the harm will be severe if it’s kept in the automobile for an extensive duration. Note that bleach just isn’t neutralized, so using pure bleach on a car may result in bad outcomes. With all that …
For some reason, you don’t see cars with bumper stickers the way you used to. Years ago, it was common to see at least one bumper sticker or decal on most cars on the road. Every once in a while, you would come across a car that looked as if it fell in a vat …
Yes! We can use auto paint for coloring wood. However, it will crack and flake off without detailed surface prep. Also, there are some areas like kitchen counters and cabinets that aren’t recommended. If you are doing some remodeling and want to reuse some of your old kitchen or bathroom cabinets, you might want to …
Painting the body of a car is the best alternative to renewing the original image. It will even make it look completely different and attractive. The paint job can fluctuate in price depending on what is chosen; the basic level, which starts at $300 and goes up to $900; the standard level, which begins at …
Sometimes, you want to repaint your car to increase the resale value. Other times, you want a change of pace or some self-care by getting a new look for your wheels without paying for a whole new car. Regardless of why you want to paint your car, you’re probably thinking of how much you’ll have …
Whether you’re trying to remove a sticky situation from your car’s paint job or you want to disinfect handles, you might wonder if rubbing alcohol is a safe solution. Applying the wrong chemical to car paint can be an expensive issue to fix. As a result, it makes sense to do your research before rubbing …
Duct tape is not known to damage the paint on vehicles. If that occurs, it’s either that the paintwork was already bad or you used the wrong method to remove the tape residue. For many years, auto repair shops have been utilizing duct tape to keep parts together without incident as they work on our …
Standard car paints take between half an hour and 90 minutes to dry under ideal climate conditions like wind speed, moisture, dryness, and other factors. The actual cure time for the paint is about a full day according to experts, especially acrylic lacquer. After speaking with a few professionals, I was told that auto paint, …
If you are like me, and you want to keep your car looking its shiny showroom best, then you need to watch out for everyday things that can blemish your car’s paint job. From the sun to bird droppings, there are many innocent daily things that can leave you with a cracked, faded, and bubbling …
I own a Jeep and have wondered what it would cost to lift a Jeep’s ground clearance. So I thought about what the difference would be with a powerful lift system and what the benefits might be. I drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Summit. With a long name like that, it should have excellent …
When washing my car, I sometimes want to use what I have on hand. Rather than going out and buying a particular soap or using a car wash, I just want to hose my vehicle down, soap it up with dish soap, rinse, and dry. Cutting corners in car care doesn’t always have the best …
If you’re reading this article right now, chances are you’re the type of person who doesn’t have time to clean their car. Well, you’re not alone, sometimes I drive my car for up to two weeks without taking it to the car wash, and yet it never shows dirt. Of course, most car owners around the …
Thankfully, windshield wiper fluid does not freeze. You’re driving down an icy road that hasn’t been scraped and sanded. The wipers almost can’t keep up with the snow falling on your windscreen. A big rig drives by, slinging slush all over your car and windscreen. All that muddy slush is leaving tracks on your windscreen. …
Keeping your car’s paint in perfect condition is easier said than done because it’s not the big things that damage the vehicle in the long run. However, it is the small things that happen almost daily. In addition, there are many everyday elements around that tend to deteriorate the paint of a vehicle without even …
Egging cars are no longer just a Halloween prank. Did you wake up to discover your car got egged overnight? Did you get pelted with eggs as you drove home from work with the neighbor’s kids laughing as you continued driving down the street? I always felt that the egging my car got was retaliation. …
The bumper sticker itself isn’t what damages car paint. It’s what you use to get the bumper sticker off that can damage the car’s finish. You should never place a bumper sticker anywhere on your car other than the bumper. I remember when I was finally the legal age to vote. I covered my car …
Yes. Most people know it as a count that’s read off in the weather reports. It intrudes every spring and disappears just as soundlessly each winter. I, personally, should own stock in Benadryl, but I live with pollen just like you do. Not only does it irritate or cause allergies, but it also damages the …
Yes, you will damage your car’s paint if you let tree sap sit on it, especially if it hardens into an amber-colored resin. I know from experience. You do not want to have to get a new paint job because of tree sap. It’s expensive to repaint a vehicle and you never do get it right …
Yes, snow does damage car paint. However, this is not the only problematic element destroying paint jobs. After I lived in South Dakota for a decade, I learned how to live with this mess stuck and piled on my vehicle. Road salt used by cities to protect drivers from sliding on roadways also causes problems with …
Nothing inspires road rage more than birds “going” on your car after you’ve just washed it. Not only that, but my experience has been that it can’t be wiped off or scraped off. You have to go through the car wash again. So here’s a question for you: if you leave it on there (you …
Car cleaning hacks are a great way to keep your vehicle clean, or add extra shine. We all love things that make our lives easier, and keeping your car looking great can feel like a full time job. When I first heard about using pledge on a car, particularly the paint, I was surprised. It …
Your car is one of your most valued possessions. It’s natural and reasonable to want to keep it looking good. There are some situations where you may want to remove car paint. Acetone can be used in these situations. However, nail polish remover can also damage your car paint. The Types of Nail Polish Remover …
I used to wonder whether rain could damage my car paint or not until it occurred. I knew I had to get to the bottom of this to be sure and so, at this point, I would love to share what I discovered. First, I would like to discuss the acidity of rain and how …
WD40 is one of those products that everyone knows about. It’s often said that you can fix anything with WD40 and/or duct tape. If it should move and doesn’t, use WD40. If it moves and shouldn’t, use duct tape. Both of these are wonderful inventions, and have certainly saved me more than a few times. …
If you’re anything like me, you may have wondered before whether it would be okay to use car oil on a motorcycle. It’s just oil, right? Well, it’s not that simple. Not all oils are created equal, and using the wrong kind of oil can damage your motorcycle and your car. Sure, the way we …
As a car owner, the difference between a scuff and a scratch might seem negligible. It’s still crucial for car owners to spot the difference between a scuff and a scratch. Although a scuff might be something you can fix on your own with some careful techniques, a scratch is a bigger problem best left …
In the same way, as auto wax protects the paint from UV radiation, oxidation, moisture, extreme heat, pollutants, and mechanical wear, paint sealants safeguard the paint layer against environmental hazards like salt and sand. Newer offerings have simplified the application process for both waxes and sealants. While wax derives from natural resources, sealants are entirely …
A typical muffler can last between two and seven years or roughly 40,000 to 80,000 miles. However, it’s challenging to provide a hard and fast answer because the lifespan of mufflers varies based on whether the vehicle was properly maintained, how often the car was used, environmental factors, and other factors. Usually, you can spot …
Are you wondering if you should put transmission fluid in your car? The debate about changing transmission fluid has been raging on for years. But there are mixed opinions. For instance, some experts say you should change it at 100,000 miles. Others recommend 60,000 miles. So, which is which? What exacerbates this problem is that some car manufacturers neglect to …
I don’t drive a car anymore, but when I did, it was clean and shiny. Resale value is much better if your car glows in the sunlight. Other than a house, a car is one of the biggest expenses most Americans take on. It’s just common sense to take care of it. Most drivers wash …
Waxing your car is considered a must – no car lover would ever think of skipping out on waxing days. But it can be a rather tedious task, and it can take a while to do it properly as well. Is it really necessary, though? Can you afford not to wax your car? Unfortunately for …
You probably do not pay much attention to how easy your car is to steer. When you want to make a right turn, you simply turn the steering wheel, and it goes in the direction. You are lucky if you have never driven a car without power steering. Power steering is what helps you turn …
Different types of power tools are used to work on cars. They are necessary for any mechanic’s toolbox. In the right hands, these tools deliver powerful and precise results. Power tools for cars can measure and adjust different aspects of the car from the inside out. They can also be used to work on the …
Winter can be a difficult time for drivers. Not only are roads a lot more dangerous, but the plowing, sanding, and salting of these roads have effects on your car. Of course, it’s necessary for roads to be treated so they’re usable, but as drivers with respect for their cars, we have to take steps …
We can wash our car engines. However, it is vital to do so in a careful manner and only about twice annually. That’s because even a slight error could lead to a wide range of issues. However, when it comes to cleaning our car’s engine, there is no established schedule. Depending on where we reside, …
The first thing to clear up in any article about antifreeze is what it is and how it relates to coolant. Coolant isn’t antifreeze; it’s a mixture of antifreeze and distilled water that is far more effective than antifreeze alone in maintaining the necessary constant temperature in your car’s engine. The second thing is that, despite …
I’ve been driving along, the tunes cranked up, checking out the scenery, laughing at funny bumper stickers when all of a sudden the dreaded orange “check engine” light comes on. Now, I’m no car mechanic, nor do I understand much of what happens under a hood, but I do know that the orange light means …
Freon is the chemical that is used in your air conditioner, any air conditioner, and there are special kinds of it used in vehicles. The average person will never know what freon is until they need their air conditioner fixed. When you need the air conditioner fixed in your car, you will need to know …
One of the most critical steps to caring for your car is waxing. Unfortunately, this is often the step that is commonly skipped. For those who have not taken the time to wax their vehicle, they may think it is time-consuming and difficult. With the new wax options available, it is not as challenging as …
With the ever-growing pressure on companies to search for alternative fuels before fossil fuels end, numerous fuel manufacturers are researching any alternative to test whether they can outdo the competition. As fuel prices rise nearly every day, it’s expected that households and businesses are looking at the most efficient options for their particular vehicle. Here, …
There’s a saying you might have heard of, and it goes like this: “If you want something done, you gotta do it yourself.” Maybe you need car paint to patch up the rust, or you want to make your car look like yours and not everyone else’s. Otherwise, you perhaps want to prepare your vehicle …