Low Mileage Oil-Change Intervals

You are considered a low-mileage driver if you drive 40 miles or less per day. People who are retired, work from home and take public transportation are often low mileage drivers. If you are a low-mileage driver, then you don't have to change your oil as often as someone who drives a lot. However, your car will still require basic maintenance.

Keep in mind that your oil only needs to be changed when it is dirty. You can check the oil dipstick every month. The oil should be a golden or light color. If the color has changed, then…

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What are the Most Common Fluid Leaks in Vehicles?

Have you recently noticed a puddle forming underneath your vehicle? While this may be the sign of a major issue, that is not always the case. Before you decide what to do, the team at Acura of Laurel can help you figure out what exactly is leaking.

Antifreeze is a common vehicle leak. It is bright in color, with green and orange being popular variations. If it is a large puddle, check the antifreeze level in your vehicle to determine if a trip to an auto shop is in order.

Battery acid is another common source of puddles under vehicles…

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Explore Your Acura SUV Options

Looking to take your SUV drive to the next level? You’ve come to the right place. The Acura lineup of SUVs offers high-quality luxury experiences at a more affordable price point then the competition. That said, the affordability of an Acura SUV doesn’t mean that you get less.

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Get to Know Acura Sedans

Looking to make the jump to a luxury vehicle? The Acura brand is the perfect place to begin. With robust sedan options that offer a wealth of premium features at an affordable base price. What’s more is that you have two incredible options to choose from.

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Different Parts of an Exhaust

The Exhaust System

An exhaust system serves multiple roles for a vehicle. Most importantly, the exhaust system guides toxic exhaust gases away from the vehicle’s engine after they have been produced. An exhaust system also helps a vehicle to maintain proper air pressure in its engine. An exhaust system is comprised of numerous pipes that are designed to produce optimal performance.

 

Headers

Headers are the first set of piping that leaves an engine. Headers are directly connected to the exhaust manifold of an engine, which sits above the engine’s cylinder heads.

 

 

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How Can the a Blind-Spot Monitor Increase Your Safety?

Do you need a basic explanation of the blind-spot monitor? IT is common for Laurel drivers to be unaware of the ins and outs of the blind-spot monitor system. This is not necessary, though, since blind-spot monitor systems are able to be easily understood.

Blind-spot monitor requires a few items. The first is a way to warn the driver of whichever hazardous items may be in the areas not visible to the driver. Usually, these are lights, alert noises or both. The second component that the blind-spot monitor is the detection mechanism.

 

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Have a Plan for Road Salt this Winter

In Laurel , it's common for road workers to salt the roads during snowstorms. It's very good for travelers because it means the ice will melt and the roads will be safer to drive on. There's a downside to this salt, though, as it can become a major enemy of your car in the Laurel area. Salt is corrosive, especially to your vehicle's fuel and brake lines. In fact, anything on the underside of your vehicle can become polluted by salt and begin to wear away.

To protect your vehicle from salt this winter, make sure to…

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Winter Tires vs. All-Season Tires

If you live in a place where the temperature gets down to freezing for weeks at a time, or if you tend to get a lot of snow each winter, then you should consider getting a set of winter tires.

Winter tires use a different formula of rubber, so they get better grip than other tires when it is cold out. They have deeper treads and little cuts that combine to keep slush out of the treads but retain packed snow, which boosts friction in snowy or icy conditions.

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