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Maintenance Tips

Causes of Power Loss and How to Fix it

1 September 2020

A vehicle’s engine produces power by using a mixture of air and fuel to achieve combustion. The energy produced, as a result of the combustion, is then transferred to the wheels and the car moves. It is the job of the engine to perform this function repeatedly with maximum efficiency. However, due to several reasons, […]

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The Benefits of Using A Fuel System Cleaner

28 August 2020

What is a fuel system cleaner? The fuel system plays one of the most important roles in a car and that is providing the engine with the nutrients it needs to run – and that is fuel. Without fuel the engine can’t function. Therefore, your car’s fuel system should always be kept in excellent condition […]

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How to Get Your Car Road-Trip Ready

15 August 2020

The summer season is on its peak, which means it is time to pack your bags and go for a road trip. But is your car ready for the adventure? Is it in perfect working condition? Whatever your answers to these questions may be, we think that taking precautions is always a better approach. So, […]

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What is a Fuel System?

1 August 2020

What is A Fuel System? The fuel system in a vehicle consists of a few components that help transfer fuel from the tank to the engine for combustion. Since fuel delivery to the engine is essential for smooth driving; your fuel system must always be in efficient working condition. If there is a lapse in […]

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Sunshine’s go-to Gumout “detox”

22 July 2020

idletheorybus Sunshine turns 43 years old this fall, which is 101 in human terms (there is a formula for this. Let me know if you want it!)—but that doesn’t mean she’s slowing down.–In fact, she’s going harder on the backroads than ever before, and I attribute that to the fact that we go out of […]

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Safety, Reliability, and Cost Effectiveness.

22 July 2020

myfabfinance Can we talk car care for a minute? Last year my husband and I purchased a used car after months of research and spreadsheets. (Yes lol we had a spreadsheet comparing our options.) Outside of aesthetics three things were important in our car choice: Safety, Reliability, and Cost Effectiveness. We ultimately settled on a […]

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Gumout Regane All-In-One to help boost my engine’s performance

22 July 2020

bubbyandbean #ad I do a whole lot of driving with this precious cargo and his sister – from family road trips to endless daily errands, school, and activities. 🚙 And that’s why it’s important to me to keep my car in the best possible condition. I get oil changes every 3000 miles, regularly check fluid […]

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9 Easy Maintenance Checks To Be Road Trip Ready!

22 July 2020

Be road trip ready with these 9 Easy Maintenance Check to be Road Trip Ready! This post is sponsored by Gumout. All Views expressed are that of our own. If planned correctly, a road trip can result in fond memories of beautiful scenic landscapes, fun destinations, and tasty cuisine from distant lands. However, if proper […]

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How to Make Your Car Last Longer with Gumout®

3 July 2020

by Dinah Wulf This article, How to Make Your Car Last Longer, is sponsored by Gumout®. All opinions are 100% my own. With school back in session, I was reflecting on what an amazing summer we had. We traveled to so many places. In fact, my daughters and I counted 8 states. We visited family, […]

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Free Printable RV Camping Checklist

2 July 2020

by The Typical Mom We have a printable RV camping checklist here to make sure your car is prepped before you leave, and you don’t forget any must have items at home either! Does your family love to too? We share tips on our road trip blog. This printable RV camping checklist is our latest […]

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