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There are a number of reasons why a tire blowout can occur and not all of them are your fault. However, avoiding a tire blowout can sometimes be achieved by following a few simple tasks that will keep you safe and other people on the road safe as well.

• Most vehicles these days come with sensors on each of the tires that will alert you if one or more of your tires are in need of air. If you know one of your tires are underinflated, fill it up as soon as possible to avoid a blowout.
• If you need…

Your car battery is a compartmentalized component that produces and maintains a voltage level capable of initiating the spark process in your ignition system. Battery charges do not last forever. In a car’s system, the battery is recharged while the car is running through the alternator or generator. However, when a car sits idle, the voltage inside the battery leaks. New batteries can generate more voltage through the action of positive and negative poles through sulfuric acid. Old batteries lose the capability to recharge itself.

Any battery more than...

 

Being able to identify the cause of the engine overheating can go a long way in making the repair or getting the car to the service station.

If the radiator cap is missing or not tight, it will cause the cooling system to overheat when coolant escapes. If a belt is failing, the water pump will be unable to move the coolant to the parts of the engine that need cooling. A leaking radiator hose could be close to bursting, or it might just be that the hose clamps are loose or badly corroded.

On a more serious note, if…

Your tire pressure monitor system alerts you to low or high air pressure in one of your tires through a light indicator on your dash. When your light comes on, it means one of two things. Either the air pressure is low in a tire or a sensor is faulty. In either case, you should take action when the tire pressure monitor light comes on.

Tire pressure is subject to environmental temperatures. If your tire pressure monitor light illuminates only when it is cold outside, then one of your tires reacts to the cold by showing you a low pressure…

Most of the high-powered muscle cars on the market today still only offer drivers a rear-wheel-drive model. However, Dodge has two models that offer all-wheel drive. Both the Dodge Charger and the Dodge Challenger offer all-wheel drive to improve performance in a variety of road conditions.

All-wheel drive isn't all that the Charger has to offer in the area of performance. The Charger also comes with the Torqueflight automatic transmission. This is an eight-speed transmission that helps with fuel efficiency. The Charger also features electric steering for...

Last year, the Ram 1500 series was declared the Luxury Pickup Truck of Texas by the Texas Auto Writers Association for the vehicle's well-appointed interior and exterior design. When desiring extra interior space, the Big Horn crew cab models seat up to six adult passengers comfortably.

The spacious interior features premium cloth-covered split-bench front seats and split-folding rear seats. The trim boasts real wood accents throughout the interior, which is reminiscent of fine European vehicles. You might also like the leather-trimmed heated front seats...

No matter how you like to drive, you're going to have choose your favorite way to drive eventually. Some people prefer to drive with four-wheel and others like all wheel. It's important to make the right decision for you no matter what that might look like. Now when you decide to pick out the right vehicle, it's going to be important to understand the difference between all-wheel and four-wheel drive. All-wheel drive uses front, back, and center differentials when you drive, but four-wheel will simply use two of those three options. That makes a huge difference when…

Everyone has experienced those moments when dust or dirt smears the windshield. Removing it is as simple as turning on the washer fluid level. If there’s enough fluid in the reservoir, you can clean the windshield. Then, there are those times when the wiper fluid is low and fluid never sprays the glass. This is a bad scenario because wipers can scratch the glass leaving a permanent haze.

In the long run, the right proper wiper fluid level plays an important role in protecting your windshield. Windshield repairs can end up being expensive. Those are repairs that may have…

Seeing all those pileups on the interstate can be quite disheartening to someone that is traveling during this winter season. Some people take the train, but for others, the road is a way of life, come rain or snow.

Roads that have been cleared of snow still might contain black ice which can be quite dangerous. Sometimes the use of salt is permitted on these roads, but salt isn't always good for your car because of its corrosive properties. But what happens when you're going down the road less traveled and you notice that the road hasn't…

The beauty of celebrations is marked by the presence of food in your ceremonies. The holiday season is here. Courtesy Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram wishes to make your celebrations more vibrant by enlightening you on some easy hacks for your food incorporated journeys.

Food packaging tins

Unlike cooking pots whose rate of spillage is quite high, food packaging tins are a great savior for your food traveling hassles. Categorize your meals and pack them separately in labeled tins. Labelling will make you identify them quickly when unpacking them from your car or making a choice for your serving.