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Have you ever considered just saving a couple of bucks and utilizing water in your windshield washer fluid reservoir instead of windshield wiper fluid? If so you may want to reconsider as there are a few dangers this could present such as follows.

• Standing water is a breeding ground for bacteria. This could cause serious health concerns for the driver and passengers in the vehicle.
• Water does not clear window grime, road build-up, or bugs from the windshield as it does not contain detergents like windshield wiper fluid does.
• Water does not help the components of your windshield...

You may not think it really matters how much fuel you have in the gas tank of your Toyota vehicle, as long as you have enough gas to get to wherever it is that you need to go. Well, we at Charlie's Toyota are informing our customers that it certainly does matter, and quite a lot for that matter.

There are some people who are still confounded as far as the difference between four-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive. They simply think that the two definitions are talking about the same thing. In a sense, that is partially true, only they differ in function and placement.

Four-wheel-drive has been around longer, so it is more familiar to most people. It uses a lower gear ration and a split differential to achieve its higher traction result. It is usually found in pickup trucks and larger off-road SUVs. The use of four-wheel-drive vehicles is mainly for off-road and rough terrain...

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The holiday season is here. While a significant number of travelers go for air tickets, snarl-ups on the roads cannot be underestimated because more people decide to take on the wheels. Our staff in Augusta focuses on ensuring you are well prepared and safe on the road. Regardless of your driving distance, the following travel tips are vital:

• Carry adequate supplies in the event of...

Kitty litter can effectively remove your vehicle from situations in which your tires become sunken into ice or snow. All you have to do is remove the kitty litter from its packaging, then pour it behind your vehicle’s wheels. It will gain traction, as long as your vehicle is still functioning, has enough gas, and you have enough kitty litter, likely preventing you from having to get in touch with the local tow service.

If you don’t want to carry kitty litter, or carry two types of readily-available substances to keep your vehicle out of trouble, feel free…

Generally speaking, there are two options available to you when your vehicle needs part replacement or repair work. You can take it to an independent mechanic shop and have them do the work, or you can take it to a dealership. Both options have their pros and cons, and with a little information, the correct choice for you can be made.

Most of the time an independent mechanic shop is going to be using aftermarket parts on your vehicle. Aftermarket means that they are made by a company other than the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and can have vastly differing…

Nowadays, automobiles are modeled with excellent features to enhance safety on the road, e.g., electronic warning signs. However, the features are functionless if your vehicle has old and outdated headlights. In this condition, digital cameras and warning signals won't prevent accidents during the night.

 

Fluid service is imperative for a smooth operating vehicle. It's something that should never be overlooked. You want your vehicle to last long term. You want every major component to stay healthy.

 

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