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Need tips on car care basics or advice on improving your vehicle's performance? What about information on car restoration,
driving safety or care for the high mileage car? This Month in Car Care
covers a great amount of useful topics for any car owner or enthusiast.
Our Top 5 most popular articles are:
- Oil Change 101- Simple steps for doing the job yourself
- High Mileage Lubricants- Why special oils can extend the life of your engine when it reaches 75,000 miles and beyond
- Oil Viscosity- Weighing in on engine lubrication
- Engine Maintenance- Regular tune-ups, rubber replacement and filter changes extend vehicle life
- Car Care Tips- Maintenance is the key to a trouble-free vehicle
Search articles within car care or browse by sections such as:
Car Care Basics- Articles about the basics of caring for your car,
tips and tricks,
maintenance and running smoothly.
- Brake Noise- What's normal, what's not?
- Getting Towed- Breakdown safety and tips
- Comfort Zone- Stuff to make your ride cozy and comfy
- Finding a Qualified Mechanic- The key to a competent technician is right in front of you
- Tire Rotation 101- Equalize tire wear and maximize tire life
- Tune-Up Tips- Tuning out poor performance
Performance- Tips for improving power,
handling,
braking and other upgrades for your vehicle.
There's information on racing,
tips and tricks you can use, reviews of the
latest and greatest on (and off) the road and a look at the world of
custom autos.
- Affordable Mods You Can Make- ...and your wallet can take
- Performance Trends- Pumping up the power
- High-Rise Construction- Installing a lift kit on a Dodge Ram
- What's Stopping You? Tech tips for brake upgrades
- Riverside Remembered- The track that epitomized racing in Southern California
- Big Wheels- How they affect your performance and mileage
- Speed Reading- A glossary of performance lingo
- The Story of Ed- The original Rat Fink
Drive Smart- A well-maintained vehicle deserves the same care during all stages of a vehicle's life; from
buying and
driving to selling. There are tips on
safety, buying, driving, owning,
lemon law basics and the latest in
car technology.
- Simple Tips for Safer Trips- Accident prevention and you
- Are you Equipped for Roadside Emergencies? Here's what to carry in your car
- Certified Used Vehicles- Certification gives used-car buyers peace of mind
- Test Driving Tips- How to make the most of your behind-the-wheel time
- Light Roads Ahead- Smart headlamps could reduce fatalities
- Lemon Law Basics- Lemon law history and consumer strategies
- Sound Investment- Taking care of your car's CD player
Higher Mileage- +75,000 miles cars need special care.
With proper maintenance you can maximize the life of your vehicle.
- Aging Gracefully- How proper car care can extend the life and safety of your vehicle
- Preparing Your Car for Sale- How to get the highest price for your used vehicle
- Update the Look of Your Older Car- Turning a beater into a beauty
Restoration- Honoring the classics, there's articles covering
exterior and
interior restoration,
wheels and tires,
engines,
transmission,
chassis and suspensions,
owning and buying,
tips and tricks, and the
modern classics of today.
- Paint Flake Fortitude- Paint problems and how to fix them
- Bright Ideas- Taking a shine to chrome plating
- A Softer Touch- New wrinkles in automotive upholstery
- Restoring a Classic Suspension- Dealing with the nitty-gritty
- Buying and Selling Older Cars- Tips on getting your best deal
- Collectible Sports Cars: Up Close- Inspect before you buy
- Resto Rods- Picking the right project car
- 12 Resto Tips- Simple steps for your restoration project
Valvoline's This Month in Car Care articles, tips and information are
also available in a monthly e-mail newsletter, Driving Matters.
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