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Top 5 Winter Car Repairs
As the temperature drops, several car repairs become more common and demand attention. Check these vehicle components to make sure they’re working.
How to Keep Your Car Running Well in Cold Weather
Cold weather affects how a car performs. Get snow tires, check your car battery, wash and wax your car, and check car fluids to help winter driving.
Wintertime Road Trip Checklist
Keep safe and warm on road trips in cold weather by keeping car fluids topped up, the fuel tank full, and watching out for black ice.
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Rhode Island
Although Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state, there is far more to explore than the uninitiated may suspect. About 14% of its area abuts saltwater, earning its nickname of the “Ocean State,” and those meetings of land and sea...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Rhode Island
Although Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state, there is far more to explore than the uninitiated may suspect. About 14% of its area abuts saltwater, earning its nickname of the “Ocean State,” and those meetings of land and sea...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Southern California
Southern California has some of the most diverse landscape and terrain in the world, and this makes it an ideal region to explore by way of a scenic drive. Over the course of an hour, afternoon, or even a weekend,...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Southern California
Southern California has some of the most diverse landscape and terrain in the world, and this makes it an ideal region to explore by way of a scenic drive. Over the course of an hour, afternoon, or even a weekend,...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Southern California
Southern California has some of the most diverse landscape and terrain in the world, and this makes it an ideal region to explore by way of a scenic drive. Over the course of an hour, afternoon, or even a weekend,...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Southern California
Southern California has some of the most diverse landscape and terrain in the world, and this makes it an ideal region to explore by way of a scenic drive. Over the course of an hour, afternoon, or even a weekend,...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Southern California
Southern California has some of the most diverse landscape and terrain in the world, and this makes it an ideal region to explore by way of a scenic drive. Over the course of an hour, afternoon, or even a weekend,...
How to Buy Good Quality Tires
When When it comes to parts that are important on your vehicle, it’s hard to find something that is more important than your tires. Good tires make a massive difference, not just in bad weather, but even good weather too....
Safe Winter Driving Techniques
You have to change how you drive in snowy weather. Drive slowly, don't use cruise control, and know how to control a skid to drive safely in winter.
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Rhode Island
Although Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state, there is far more to explore than the uninitiated may suspect. About 14% of its area abuts saltwater, earning its nickname of the “Ocean State,” and those meetings of land and sea...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Rhode Island
Although Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state, there is far more to explore than the uninitiated may suspect. About 14% of its area abuts saltwater, earning its nickname of the “Ocean State,” and those meetings of land and sea...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Rhode Island
Although Rhode Island is the smallest U.S. state, there is far more to explore than the uninitiated may suspect. About 14% of its area abuts saltwater, earning its nickname of the “Ocean State,” and those meetings of land and sea...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Southern California
Southern California has some of the most diverse landscape and terrain in the world, and this makes it an ideal region to explore by way of a scenic drive. Over the course of an hour, afternoon, or even a weekend,...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Southern California
Southern California has some of the most diverse landscape and terrain in the world, and this makes it an ideal region to explore by way of a scenic drive. Over the course of an hour, afternoon, or even a weekend,...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Southern California
Southern California has some of the most diverse landscape and terrain in the world, and this makes it an ideal region to explore by way of a scenic drive. Over the course of an hour, afternoon, or even a weekend,...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Southern California
Southern California has some of the most diverse landscape and terrain in the world, and this makes it an ideal region to explore by way of a scenic drive. Over the course of an hour, afternoon, or even a weekend,...
Top 10 Scenic Drives in Southern California
Southern California has some of the most diverse landscape and terrain in the world, and this makes it an ideal region to explore by way of a scenic drive. Over the course of an hour, afternoon, or even a weekend,...

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Difference between 4WD, AWD and FWD? Is AWD or 4WD necessary in SUVs? or will FWD do OK with winter tires?
Hello, the difference between four wheel drive, all-wheel drive, and front wheel drive is the difference in how your vehicle transfers energy to power the vehicle. Four wheel drive (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/3-essential-things-to-know-about-four-wheel-drive-4wd) is a vehicle that uses two wheels to propel the...
Advice on Winter Prep
Hi there, thanks for writing in. I'd be happy to provide you with my suggestions to prolong the life of this car, especially for the cold winter in Michigan. First, here are some tips for driving an SUV in the...
Looking for a car that is good in winter
Hello. If you’re going to buy a Sante Fe (https://www.yourmechanic.com/cars/hyundai/santa-fe) that offers all wheel drive or four wheel drive (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/3-essential-things-to-know-about-four-wheel-drive-4wd), it should hold up pretty well in the harsh winter weather conditions. A Sante Fe with front wheel or four...
What tips should I follow during cold weather?
Wintertime can be pretty challenging depending on where you live. If you’re in an area where severe cold is not just a possibility, but highly likely, here are a few things you’ll need to do to protect your car: Make...
Is it safe to switch from 5/30 weight formula Shell oil to a synthetic oil to store for the winter?
Hi, thanks for writing in. You should not need to change the oil from the 5/30 you have in order to store the car for the winter. I would recommend filling the car up with fuel and having the tire...
Does it helps to run A/C or Compressor (by moving the knob to blue) during winter.
You can try to run it a couple time a month just to circulate the oil through the system. Yet, in most cases the a/c compressor may not come on if the temperature is too cold. You should use the...
Car will not start during winter.
Check the battery charge level and charge the battery completely if necessary. The cranking voltage should not drop below 9.6 volts or the engine computer may not have enough power to come online and initiate fuel or spark. Listen for...
What Does Cold Weather Do to Engine Hoses?
Engine hoses are constructed of rubber compounds (EPDM) that are designed to operate in a wide variety of adverse conditions, including temperature variations. Cold weather (above 0 ℉) has the effect of stiffening the hose material (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-does-cold-weather-affect-car-hoses). When combined with...

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