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Taking the Heat (Batteries in Hot Weather)
Jul 18, 2021
Quick question. Which is tougher on a vehicle's battery, the heat or the cold? Believe it or not, it's the heat. Think about it. The battery often sits in the engine compartment next to that motor generating lots of heat. That can accelerate corrosion in the battery and may even cause water in it to evaporate. That will weaken the cranking power of your battery and shorten its life span.
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How to Radiate Cool (Radiator Care)
Jul 11, 2021
There's nothing that radiates cool like a vehicle radiator that's helping to keep your engine running at the proper temperature. You don't have to baby it, but you can't simply ignore it, either.
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Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Affordable Transmissions?
Jul 4, 2021
Today's Affordable Transmissions article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many PRINCETON drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in MN who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket statements lies a reasonable approach to severe service maintenance at Affordable Transmissions.To back up a little, vehicle owner's manuals have s...
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Sounds Like a Hot Rod (Noisy Exhaust System)
Jun 20, 2021
Driving along, your exhaust system's rumbling so loud that people turn and stare at you pass by. You're wondering when the police are going to pull you over for illegal noise.
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Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)
Jun 13, 2021
Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among the main causes of air pollution, emission testing can alert you to problems in your vehicle than can be fixed so it won't needlessly pollute.
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The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)
Jun 6, 2021
Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives. Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions. You name it—it has a computer in it. And your vehicle is no exception.
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Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)
May 30, 2021
Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you get out the bucket and soap.
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Let Affordable Transmissions Help You Extend the Life of Your Car
May 23, 2021
If you haven't shopped in the PRINCETON area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of auto financing in PRINCETON, and insurance, the idea of hanging on to your old vehicle for a few more years gets even more attractive.On the plus side, vehicles these days are engineered to last for 150,000 miles (250,000 km) or more. S...
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Why Alignment Matters (Vehicle Alignment Maintenance)
May 16, 2021
It's one of those things that can happen on a multi-day road adventure or a quick trip to the grocery store. You hit a pothole, go too fast over a speed bump, nail a curb. When it happens, you think, "I wonder if that was hard enough to do any damage?" But things seem ok and you continue on your way.
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Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
May 2, 2021
In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread. No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with it, you may be able to reduce the risk of damage to your vehicle, maybe even prevent getting stranded on the road.
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