Whew! Spring is finally here. Spring time car care is very important to the longevity of your automobile. Here are some spring time car care tips from the Diyautoparts.com staff.
Fuel Efficiency:
Let's face it. Everyone is aware of the rising price of gas these days. Here is a simple tip to help your engine increase fuel efficiency. Air Filters are the lungs of the car. They allow your car to breathe easier which improves vehicle performance and fuel efficiency. The best thing is that air filters are very easy to change, just about as easy as changing a vacuum cleaner bag. Most filters average around $10, depending on vehicle application. You can check our online catalog at Diayutoparts.com or call toll free at 1-800-593-1443 for the price on the correct filter for your car.
Announcing the launch of DIYautovillage.com
Some of the most popular areas of the DIYautoparts.com site are the Forums, Ask The Expert and Tech Tips sections. Due to this popularity the staff at DIYautoparts.com has create an additional site called DIYautovillage.com. This is a very unique automotive online community. We have always called our site 'your online automotive resource center' and with the addition of Diyautovillage.com we now can add even more free resources and fun things to do. Membership is absolutely free.
Product Spotlight: Serpentine Belt Tensioners
Most late model cars have serpentine belts for there engine driven accessories. We all know that these belts eventually wear out and need replacement. But did you know the spring loaded automatic tensioner that keeps your belts tight is also needs replacement over time?Your belt tensioner has a coil spring inside that applies force against the belt to keep it tight. The tensioner acts as a shock absorber and cushions the shock load on the belt that occurs when the A/C compressor clutch cycles on and off. The tensioner also automatically compensates for wear and keeps the belt under constant tension.
