Welcome to Under the
Hood! Before we get to the
down-and-dirty, I would like to
clarify that cars are not just “a
guy thing.” Sure, it's been a
male dominant field since its
conception, but car maintenance should know no gender.
My goal here is to show that it
can be done by anyone (and it
should be).
Did you know that your car/
truck needs more than just a fillup of gas at the pump? If the
answer is no, don't worry, you're
not alone. Most people don't, including my wife (before She
met me). Fuel is truly the driving
force of your vehicle, but if you
don't want to end up at the side
of the road with a smoking
hood, never fear! There are a
few ways you can prevent that
from happening
Check your oil: Oil is a very important fluid in your car. It is responsible for keeping all the
moving parts in your engine
moving smoothly. There are 2
things to keep in mind here: You
want to make sure you have
enough oil, and be sure to
change the oil when recommended (generally it's before
5,000 miles or every 4-5
months, less if you have a lot of
in-town driving).
Think of it like cooking oil in a