Archive for the ‘Car Safety’ Category
What to Do if Your Check Engine Light Comes On
You’re driving home from work when suddenly you see a light in the shape of an engine illuminate your dashboard. You pull off the road to check it out: sure enough, it’s the “check engine” light (CEL). Now it’s time to panic (just kidding). Stay calm, and consider the most common source of this warning: the gas cap. Is it tightened? Check/tighten it, then drive for 15-20 minutes to give the warning light time to turn itself off.
Pay attention to other signals from the CEL and the car’s corresponding performance:
Minor issue
- Warning: the light’s on (even intermittently)
October 17, 2011 by Maurina | 4 Comments
Do I Need New Tires?
Your tires seem worn down, but you need to be sure before investing in a new set. How do you know for sure?
Check for the “wear bars” or “tread bars.” If you can see these little horizontal lines intersecting with the vertical lines of the tire at select points, then the tire is worn down.
- Take the penny test: Grab a penny by pinching your fingers over the part that contains Lincoln’s body. Jam his head into the grooves. Your tire’s tread depth is ok if you can’t see the head.
- Use a tread depth gauge to
September 2, 2011 by Maurina | No Comments
Where to Find Car Safety Ratings
Safety is a top priority for car shoppers. They want a car that is going to be secure and equipped for potential accidents. Even if you’re an experienced driver who practices defensive driving techniques 24/7, you’re still going to want to know how your next car’s safety features stack up against other models.
You know you have to do some research before you buy, so you go online and Google “car safety ratings.”
And 132,000,000 results appear.
It’s great that so much information is available to you on the subject, but how do you know what to believe when so … Read more
August 22, 2011 by Maurina | 2 Comments
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