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Both hot and cold weather cause excessive wear and tear on your car's battery. When the air temperature reaches 77 degrees Fahrenheit, the battery's capacity maxes out. For every additional 15 degrees in air temperature, the battery's ability to deliver amps decreases by 50 percent.

Cold weather also decreases battery capacity. For most lead-acid batteries, capacity decreases by 20 percent when temperatures drop to freezing. For every 15 degrees below freezing, the battery's ability to deliver cold cranking amps decreases by another 10 percent.

Most manufacturers recommended certain intervals when it comes to an oil change. It is for this reason that they equip each car with an oil monitoring system to keep things in check just in case your mind is not focused on the condition of your motor oil.

These manufacturers usually recommend oil change after certain mileage intervals. These intervals are also determined by driving habits. For instance, if you are prone to driving in severe weather conditions, such as extreme temperatures and with rough terrain, you would probably have to change your oil more often.

Brake fluid is one of those fluids that a car owner can easily overlook because it rarely needs to be refilled, but there does come a time when it should be replaced in a car's life.

That's because brake fluid is a critical part of how a vehicle's brakes function. The brakes can be in perfect working order mechanically but weaken or fail because of the brake fluid. Auto brakes are powered pneumatically by fluid moving into cylinders. This fluid action happens when you press down on the brake pedal to multiply the force of your foot…

Chances are good that you can recall a time you had trouble seeing the road during a bad winter storm. The trouble was a result of snow or ice getting into the working parts of the wipers and not allowing them to clean the glass properly. Here is why it would be wise to invest in winter wiper blades today.

The winter wiper blades have been designed to be able to work effectively in sleet, snow, or icy conditions. These blades come with a protective cover that will keep out the elements and allow the blades to flex normally so…