Teaching my kids abouts cars
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Teaching my kids abouts cars

I think it's really important to know a bit about the internals of a car, so that when you are getting your car serviced you can talk intelligently with the auto technician. As well, there are many easy DIY jobs you can do on your car to save your some money which can make all the difference when you are young and starting out. This site is where I am recording everything I am teaching my kids about auto servicing, and because I think it will be useful to many other families as well. I hope you find it useful for your family.

Teaching my kids abouts cars

  • When You Need to Replace Your Car Battery

    26 July 2016

    If you wait until your car doesn't start to replace the battery, you might be stranded at the grocery store with a trunk full of food that will spoil or be at a gas station in the middle of nowhere during a road trip. To avoid these types of situations, pay attention to your car so you know when to replace the battery before it dies completely. Here are some common signs that it is time to replace the car battery.

  • Pros and Cons of Using Automotive Hydraulic Equipment

    30 June 2016

    Automotive hydraulic equipment includes machinery that utilises fluid carried between pipes in order to transmit power. It is often used in industrial settings in order to make various types of automotive parts and components. Here are some things to know about hydraulic equipment to decide if this is the right option for you. Pro: Hydraulic Equipment Can Handle Heavier Loads  One of the primary benefits to using equipment with hydraulics is that it can handle a lot bigger and heavier loads than alternative equipment, such as pneumatic equipment.

  • 3 Symptoms of a Failing Brake System

    19 May 2016

    One of the most terrifying things that could happen when you are driving downhill is to try to slow the progress of the vehicle only to notice that your brakes aren't working as they should. A big mistake that some car owners often make is to ignore signs of brake system problems until they experience such life-threatening situations. This proactive approach should obviously be replaced by a preventative one so that any problem with a car's brake system can be rectified before disaster strikes.

  • How to Rustproof Your Campervan

    11 May 2016

    The exposure of the underside of your campervan to moisture and mud can eventually cause it to corrode. Such corrosion can cause very costly damage to components underneath the campervan. You can prevent that damage from taking place by rustproofing your campervan. This article discusses the key steps that you need to follow in order to rustproof the campervan effectively.  Step 1: Inspection The first thing that you need to do is to inspect the undercarriage of your campervan.

  • Three Simple Truck Repair Procedures to Save You Money

    14 March 2016

    You should stop harboring the idea that whenever your truck needs repairs or maintenance, you have to look for an auto workshop to find a technician who can repair it. You never know where the next truck problem could find you; it could happen while you are in a remote area or when there is no money to pay for repairs. The following simple truck repair procedures will help you to learn the basics of truck repair while saving a lot of money: