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What Is Battery Corrosion and How to Clean It Off

What Is Battery Corrosion and How to Clean It Off

If you look at your battery and notice white, blue, or green crust on its terminals, you're dealing with a corroded battery. While you may jump the gun and assume that your battery is done for, it may only be deprived due to the poor connections. We suggest cleaning it off and retesting your battery. Either way, it is a wonderful habit to regularly clean your battery to ensure corrosive matter doesn't linger and weaken the battery's charge.   The crusty matter on your battery is called corrosion, and it is the hydrogen gas leaving the sulfuric acid within the car battery. Whenever this occurs, your battery will lose its charge. Various things can cause it: Exposure to salt and moisture Overcharging Age How to Clean the Battery Terminals Before we get into the process of properly cleaning your car battery, you will need to gather a few items: Gloves & eye protection Baking soda Anti-corrosion pads Petroleum jelly/vaseline Brushing tool Water Cloths Step ... read more

What's That Smell? (Car Edition)

What's That Smell? (Car Edition)

Most vehicles on the road nowadays have many different ways to alert us when it needs repairs. One way to tell if you have car troubles is by smell. Different odors can indicate a multitude of problems, which is why we've created this easy guide to narrow down your vehicle smell. Below are the four most common vehicle smells and what they mean: Musty Basement Smell If you notice that your car smells like a dirty, humid basement, there is a strong possibility that you have mildew or mold growing in your HVAC vents. You can get rid of it most of the time by turning on your heaters and rolling down the windows to dry out the system. If the problem persists, please take it to an auto repair shop. Burnt Oil Scent There's no better way to describe it than what it is. If oil is leaking out of your engine, odds are it will burn. You may also see smoke coming out from under the hood or your exhaust when this happens.  Gasoline We've all stood at the gas pump, so we are al ... read more

Does Power Steering Fluid Need to be Replaced?

Does Power Steering Fluid Need to be Replaced?

When it comes to car maintenance, there are key parts prioritized when compared to others. For most components, maintenance involves removing fluids from different systems and replenishing with new fluids. Maintaining the brakes, transmission, cooling, and power steering systems all follow this procedure.   However, the power steering system is not usually given much attention by most drivers. This is because it isn’t as talked about as some of your vehicle’s other important fluids. However, driving with contaminated or worn-out power steering fluid can lead to a faulty power steering pump, which can in turn cause trouble steering.    Reasons for Replacing the Power Steering Fluid Several factors could prompt a driver to change the fluid. They include: Instructions in the User Manual It is utterly important to check your car's user manual to avoid missing key information. Some cars need this fluid change while othe ... read more

What Are the Advantages of Auto Glass Tinting?

What Are the Advantages of Auto Glass Tinting?

Window tinting isn't only an artistic add-on. Auto glass tinting has a long list of other protective and functional benefits. The process of getting the tint added onto your vehicles' glass surfaces is very straightforward. If done professionally and meticulously by the team at European Auto Motors, the tint will look seamless! Here are the primary benefits of getting your car glasses tinted: Added Privacy Vehicle vandalism and theft happen more often daily than you think. Depending on the darkness of the tint, it can block people from taking a peek inside your car. By tinting your glass, you'll feel a little bit more protected, knowing the valuables in your vehicle aren't as easy to detect. UV Ray Protection The constant exposure to direct sunlight is no good for human skin, especially if you don't wear sunscreen every day. Luckily, tinted automobile windows can block up to 99% of damaging ultraviolet waves linked to premature skin aging and epidermis cancer. I ... read more

Decluttering Tips for Your Car

Decluttering Tips for Your Car

The average American driver spends 600 hours each year in their car - that's roughly 25 whole days. With all that time in a vehicle, you can imagine you may need to do some cleaning and decluttering. Not only can piling up things in your car diminish the appearance, but it can also weigh your car down, increasing your fuel consumption. Today, we are going to go over the best decluttering tips for your car!   In order to start the organization process, first, you need to take everything out so you can do inventory. That way, you have a clear view of what needs to be thrown out, stored away, or kept in the car. An essential item to invest in for your vehicle is a small trash can. If not, you should bring along some leftover grocery bags to use as trash bags. As a result, you'd have a designated area to throw trash away.   Most of the time, the most significant source of clutter in cars comes from storing temporary items. The things typically include sports equipment ... read more