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How to Jump a Car in 7 Steps
Learning how to jump a car can be useful for the days when you’re out running errands and your vehicle won’t start. Charging a dead car battery may seem simple, but it involves more than just connecting a charger.Learn how to safely jumpstart your car from our certified automotive technician at Meineke. […]
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3/6/2017
The Top 5 Reasons Oil Changes Are Important
Total car care experts offer the most important reasons to routinely change a vehicle’s oil : Engines are made up of many moving parts, and those parts need to be properly lubricated to avoid damage. Oil in the engine provides this vital function. Over time, that oil breaks down and becomes contaminated with dust, […]
2/23/2017
5 Tips for Getting the Most from Your Vehicle’s Battery
You never want to be stuck by the side of the road with a stranded vehicle. But every year, dead vehicle batteries leave millions of Americans doing just that, stuck in their driveways or looking for help from passing motorists. In honor of National Battery Day on February 18, the total car care experts at […]
2/18/2016
Stay Charged! Battery Facts and Tips From Meineke Car Care Centers
Stay Charged! Battery Facts and Tips From Meineke Car Care Centers Every year, millions of American motorists are left stranded due to dead car battery. In honor of National Battery Day on February 18th Meineke shares tips and advice to help you get the most from your car’s battery. If your car has ever […]
8/25/2015
3 Incredibly Difficult Timing Belt Service Applications
On a combustion engine, the timing belt keeps the camshafts and crankshaft moving in unison. As these components spin, the valves open and close to allow the proper amount of air to mix with the fuel shooting into the combustion chamber. As the timing belt moves around the pulleys, the rubber materials start to […]
8/12/2015
5 Surprising Tips for Improving Fuel Economy
The price of gas. It’s the subject on the minds of many people every single day. Gone are the days when you could fill the tank for $20 (or less). Because of the rise in fuel costs over the last decade, today’s drivers are left with questions about how they can lower their fuel […]
8/3/2015
Dual Exhausts – Are They Just for Looks?
Dual Exhausts – Are They Just for Looks? What goes in must go out. This means that your engine, which is like a huge vacuum pump, sucks in air and fuel. An engine like the one in your car has four stroke: Intake, compression, combustion and exhaust. Once the air and fuel are […]
5/7/2015
How Electricity-Generating Tires Can Charge Your Car Battery
Imagine your tires creating the electricity your electric vehicle needs to keep running. You may never have to stop to charge your car again.