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Summer Car Care Tips for 2020
Erik Bjornstad: Jun 24 2020
We're all hopeful that the coronavirus pandemic won't rear its ugly head again later this year. So we talk about the summer driving season with a...
Cars and Light Trucks (3)
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How to Thaw Frozen Gas Lines in a Car
The cold temperatures are here and bring with them certain hassles like frozen fuel lines. A frozen fuel line will stop an engine dead in its tracks,...
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Can A Bad Exhaust Cause Rough Idle?
Erik Bjornstad: Dec 14 2016
The first question is, can an exhaust leak cause a rough idle? When you have a rough idle situation and it's being attributed to an exhaust leak, it...
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Run-flat tires: benefits and drawbacks
Erik Bjornstad: Jul 21 2015
Imagine if you could have a tire that never got flat. Or a tire where you could run over nails and the tire stays inflated long enough for you to...
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Recognizing fuel problems in cars and light trucks
Erik Bjornstad: Mar 11 2015
Cars and trucks operating properly and running on good in-spec fuel should give you great performance with a minimum of problems (most of the time)....
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Ready for a game changer? How about "Google in your Car"?
Erik Bjornstad: Feb 17 2015
The iPhone may have become the phone that’s synonymous with the public’s image of a smart phone, but Google actually has a larger slice of the phone...
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Falling Gas Prices Impacting Ethanol For Consumers
Erik Bjornstad: Jan 13 2015
As you drive by your nearest gas station, it probably brings a smile to your face to see gas prices dropping below $2.50 for the first time in five...
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The New Technology Gadgets in Cars that up Your Car's Cool Factor
Erik Bjornstad: Oct 23 2014
Cars sure aren't the same as they used to be. In 2014, consumers have a wide choice of vehicles that go faster, get better gas mileage, and are safer...
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The secrets of a car salesman the manager doesn't want you to know
Erik Bjornstad: Oct 21 2014
Today, we mix it up a little bit and talk about a subject that's a little bit of a cultural icon in the US - the car salesman. On TV, they get...
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More signs to look for when you buy a used car
Erik Bjornstad: Oct 7 2014
A follow-up to our previous blog entry on things to look for when shopping for a used car. Buying a used car is always a better financial decision...