Category: Car Maintenance
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Engine Sludge: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Engine
Engine Sludge: How It Forms, Why It’s Dangerous, and How to Prevent It Virginia Beach residents take the polar plunge into our icy waters to support the Special Olympics and shake off the winter sludge of the season. And while this is a great way to clear out winter sludge and wake up our body’s…
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Vehicle Drivetrain: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding Your Vehicle Drivetrain: Why It’s Important and When It Needs Repair There’s a lot of things that get us up and running… like the Cupid’s Undie Run in Virginia Beach. And there is a lot that get’s our cars and trucks up and running…. like your vehicle drivetrain. Your vehicle’s drivetrain is the system…
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Your Car’s Camshaft: The Best Information You Need to Know
What Is a Camshaft, How to Maintain It, and Signs It Needs Repair Keeping up on the health of our roadways here in Virginia Beach plays an important role in keeping things running smoothly. And the same holds true for keeping up on the health of our cars and trucks. Therefore, let’s start with the…
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The Mighty Brake Caliper: What You Need to Know
Understanding Your Brake Caliper: What It Does and Signs It Needs Repair The mighty brake caliper is an important part of your vehicle’s braking system. Because it works tirelessly to ensure your safety on our Newport New roads. It’s the part responsible for applying pressure to the brake pads, which then create the friction needed…
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Your Car’s Heater Core: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding Your Car’s Heater Core: What It Does and When It Needs Replacement When you need the best in moving truck rentals, you look to U-Haul at EZ Go & Tow. And when you need to make sure your car or truck is comfortably heater in the winter, you look to your vehicle’s heater core.…
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Battery in Cold Weather: What You Need to Know
How Cold Weather Affects Your Car or Truck Battery and How You Can Protect It With the stretch of freezing weather heading into the Yorktown area, it’s important to keep yourself and your house warm. But what about your vehicle? When the temperature drops, your car or truck battery faces an uphill battle to stay functional.…
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Extreme Cold and Your Tires: What You Need to Know
How Extreme Cold Weather Affects Your Car or Truck Tires and How to Maintain Them Winter is here as an artic blast is headed our way. So, there is dangerous cold ahead for Hampton Roads. And this icy grip can take a toll on your car or truck tires in ways Hampton drivers may not…
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Oxygen Sensor: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Engine
How Does the Oxygen Sensor Work in Your Car or Truck? Picture this: You’re on you way to Michael Shapes Winery to tour their beautiful grounds, when suddenly your car starts to misfire. And you wonder, could it be your engine’s oxygen sensor? But, though you know a failing oxygen sensor can cause misfire, you’re…
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Need to Bleed Your Brakes? Why You Would and How to Tell
What Does It Mean to Bleed Your Brakes, and Why Is It Important? We here in Virginia Beach take pride in keeping things nice… from building ocean front parks in our beautiful city to making sure our vehicle’s brake are at their best. And bleeding your brakes, is a step to achieving this goal for…
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Trickle Charger: Do You Need One in Virginia Beach?
What is a Trickle Charger, and Do You Need One? Winter is in full force. And Virginia Beach preps to handle the snow that is making it way toward us. But, as we prep to ensure we are prepared in the city and at home, our vehicle’s battery shouldn’t be forgotten. Because it’s frustrating to…