Essential Car Care Advice: Maintenance Tips & Guides

Car Care Advice

Learn the basics of car repair and maintenence - from dashboard warning lights to DIY repair guides.

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Dashboard warning lights can signal everything from engine failure to a parking brake left on. Learn more about what each light means.

Door Ajar Warning Light

Tire Pressure Warning Light

GM Passlock Security Light Issues

Engine Temperature Warning Light

Parking Brake Warning Light

Coolant Level Warning Light

Brake Fluid Level Warning Light

Low Oil Level Warning Light

What the 'Service Vehicle Soon' Warning Light Means

Charging System Warning Light

Throttle Control Warning Light

Brake Warning Light

Oil Change Light

ABS Light

Traction Control Warning Light

Airbag Warning Light: What It’s for, Why It's On and How to Fix It

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Auto Basics & Tips

Winter Car Emergency Kit

What's the Difference Between Gasoline and Diesel?

Can You Drive Without a Gas Cap?

Washing Your Car: How Often, and How to Do It Right

How Often Should I Change My Oil Filter?

Can I Drive With Warped Brake Rotors?

Why Tire Rotation Is Important, and When You Should Do It

Can I Drive With a Bubble in My Tire?

My Car Is Stuck In Park – What Should I Do?

How Long Will a Tire Patch or Plug Last Me

How Far Can You Safely Drive on a Spare Tire?

Do I Need To Notarize My Car Title?

What Happens When I Press The Panic Button On My Car Keys?

How to Read a VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)

How Often Should I Get My Car's Oil Changed?

What to Do if You Have a Nail in Your Tire

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How To

For those who prefer to do it themselves, RepairPal is here to help guide you. Learn how to tackle some simpler repairs and procedures at home.

How to Check Your Car's Oil Level and Add More When It's Low

How to Open a Car Door That’s Frozen Shut

How To Open Your Car Hood

How to Inspect and Replace Spark Plugs

How to Replace the Lights on Your Car

How to Perform a Compression Test

Leak-Down Test

How to Perform an Oil Pan Reseal

Spark Plug Gap

How to Perform a Basic Drive Cycle

How to Access OBD-II Codes

How to Replace a Fuse

How to De-Ice Your Windshield

How to Winterize Your Car and Prepare for Changing Seasons

How to Bleed Your Brakes, and Why It's Important

How to Replace Your Car Battery

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Blog

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