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5 Reasons Why Jumper Cables Melted

Most drivers know that it’s possible to jump-start a dead car battery by connecting it to another vehicle’s battery with jumper cables. But what happens when those jumper cables suddenly get too hot and melt? What could cause this, and how can it be avoided? While there are 5 reasons why your jumper cables melted, … Read more

How to Tell if Tires Are Directional?

Not sure if you have directional tires? Telling the difference between non-directional and directional tires is easier than you think! To tell if tires are directional, simply examine the outside sidewall. You should see an arrow indicating the direction that the treads face and either the word “Direction” or “Rotation.” If you know where to … Read more

Is Driving With a Bad Oil Pressure Sensor a Good Idea?

Having good oil pressure is very important for the engine In order to minimize damage to individual components and the engine as a whole, as fast-moving metal surfaces create a lot of heat and friction and require continuous lubrication.  Driving with a bad oil pressure sensor is not necessarily a very good idea as it … Read more

Can You Put a Different Size Battery In Your Car?

Updated: Jul 1, 2021 Modern cars nowadays have very tight size requirements regarding what vital components can be used. So what will happen if you put a different size battery in your car? Just like with any component or accessory, putting a different size battery can lead to a variety of issues on your car, but … Read more

Does Alignment Affect Ride Height?

Getting an alignment is a regular part of maintenance for your vehicle, and it’s common to notice a few changes in your vehicle’s ride and performance after an alignment. Most of the time those changes are for the better, but it’s common to wonder if ride height might be affected by your most recent alignment. … Read more

Does Alignment Fix Vibration?

It’s never a good sign when you start to feel your car vibrating under you while you’re driving. Most people start wondering what could be the source of the vibration, and it’s normal to think of worst-case scenarios first. But that ignores one of the most common and fixable problems, bad wheel alignment. Yes, in … Read more