4 Ways Winter Weather Affects Your Exhaust System

The average winter temperature in Cleveland ranges from 26 to 33 degrees Fahrenheit. Severe cold and extreme weather conditions can take a toll on your vehicle, including your car’s exhaust system. 

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How Often Do I Really Need to Change My Oil?

For decades, the standard practice for the interval between oil changes was 3,000 miles. Your mechanic wrote it on the sticker fixed to the inside of your windshield, and as a responsible car owner,...

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How Often Should I Take In My Car For Maintenance?

A regular maintenance schedule is one of the best things you can do for the health and safety of your vehicle.

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The Top Causes of Catalytic Converter Failure

Your car’s catalytic converter is the part of the exhaust system responsible for trapping and cleaning toxic gases from the engine and converting them to less harmful emissions. Without a catalytic...

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4 Brake Safety Tips Every Driver Should Know

Brakes are arguably the most important system in your car. Caring for them should be a top priority for every driver — regardless of your level of comfort with DIY car care and repair. Keep reading...

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5 Signs Your Water Pump Needs Replacing

Most of us never think about exactly what happens under the hood when we start up our cars. If we could look inside our engine, we’d see a super hot combustion sequence, all maintained by physics and...

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6 Common Symptoms of Suspension Problems (and How to Prevent Them)

City crews work overtime to keep the potholes filled here in Cleveland, but one (or a few!) may have already done its dirty work to your vehicle. Pothole damage can range from blown tires and cracked...

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How Long Do Brake Pads Last? (Plus 5 Tips to Extend Their Lifespan)

It’s February in Cleveland, which means we’re in that in-between period where the average high and low temperatures straddle the line between freeze and thaw. And even though the days are starting to...

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8 Reasons Your Car Is Leaking Transmission Fluid (and What to Do About It)

No one wants to step out to their driveway to find a mysterious fluid leaking from the car when it’s parked. A leak doesn’t just leave an unsightly stain on your driveway, it can be a sign of more...

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How to Protect Your Car from Road Salt on Cleveland Streets

According to the City of Cleveland, “When snowfall reaches at least one-half inch, the Division of Streets begins plowing and salting main streets.”

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