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Safety Services Standard on All New Hyundai Vehicles
KickingTiresHyundai announced today that all its new vehicles equipped with the automaker's Blue Link communication system will come with three years of free protective services. The Assurance Connected Care service package, announced in March at the 2013 New York...Tags: Car Safety Tips and Advice, Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment
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Does Engine Coolant Go Bad?
KickingTiresYes, engine coolant does deteriorate over time, but unless something unusual occurs, you probably won't need to change the coolant in most late-model vehicles until 100,000 miles. Older vehicles probably require more frequent coolant replacement, so check...Tags: Ford
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How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires?
KickingTiresA good time to rotate your tires is when you get the oil changed, assuming you do that at least once a year and more often if you drive, say, more than 10,000 miles annually. Most vehicle manufacturers recommend that......Tags: BMW, Tire Rotation and Alignment, Subaru, Car Tires, Oil Changes
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Do You Really Need to Change Your Oil Every 3,000 Miles?
KickingTiresNo, you don't, according to every auto manufacturer we've talked to. The main advocates of the 3,000-mile oil change schedule are those who would profit by it: repair facilities, quick-lube chains and service departments at some new-car dealers. Years...Tags: Porsche, Car Engine Repair, Weather Reports, Ford, Weather
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What Does the Check-Engine Light Mean?
KickingTiresThat is a signal that the onboard diagnostics system (or OBD II) has detected a malfunction in the vehicle's emissions, ignition or fuel systems. It could be something as simple as a loose gas cap or something as severe as......Tags: Car Engine Repair
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AAA: Smart Keys Can Mean Dumb Mistakes for Drivers
KickingTiresFostering forehead-slapping situations like forgetting to shut off the car before exiting or not knowing how to kill the engine in an emergency, the convenience of the "smart key" has brought with it new opportunities for motorists to feel stupid.......Tags: Science and Technology, Minor League Baseball, Car Engine Repair, Holiday Vacations, AAA
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How Long Does a Car Battery in a New Car Last?
KickingTiresThough battery problems are often associated with cold weather, Consumer Reports magazine says heat is a bigger enemy of car batteries and will take a bigger toll on performance and reserve capacity. The magazine recommends that vehicle owners in hotter.....Tags: Car Battery Testing and Replacement, Weather Reports, Consumers, Newspaper and Magazine, Weather
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How Often Should You Replace Wiper Blades?
KickingTiresby Rick Popely, Cars.com If your windshield wiper blades leave streaks and smears, or if they scrape and chatter even when there is plenty of moisture on the glass, you could need new wiper blades. If in bad weather you......Tags: Manufacturing and Engineering, Automotive Equipment, Salt
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Top 10 Features with Hidden Costs
KickingTiresCar ownership is expensive. Take your monthly payments and add insurance, gas and maintenance, and it's a big part of the family budget. Some features available in today's cars, though, can make the ownership experience more expensive than it needs......Tags: Car Engine Repair, Travel, Jeep, Manufacturing and Engineering, Vehicles
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