Many daily driver cars have an Eco mode button or setting somewhere in the driving configuration. A green Eco symbol will pop on the dashboard when you hit this button. Other vehicles will automatically pop up the Eco symbol when your driving style matches a set of predetermined markers. All popular daily drivers from manufacturers
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Wrapping a car in vinyl decals is a great way to change its color and appearance without spending a fortune on a professional paint job. Vinyl wraps have become more common recently, moving beyond the commercial advertising space into the private car owner market. Why Would You Use Vinyl Wrap Instead of Painting While high-quality
Braking should be smooth and predictable at all times. Anything beyond this is unacceptable and hints at a problem in the braking system. Something is definitely wrong if you feel some slight to major vibrations when you apply pressure on the brake pedal. ProTip: Brakes should bite smoothly and gradually. A pedal drop before braking,
Duct tape is a great way to temporarily hold things in place until you get to a mechanic or a garage. While tape can come out clean, it leaves residue and gunk, especially if you let the car sit under the sun for a while. Removing the gunk is an art. If you do it
A well-serviced vehicle should accelerate smoothly and gradually. Even though the rate of acceleration varies with power, vibrations and jerks should never be part of the story. If your vehicle shakes, jerks, or vibrates every time you get on the accelerator pedal to pick up speed, you have a significant problem that you should address
The air filter is a crucial part of your vehicle’s maintenance schedule. All ICE vehicles have an air filter before the cold air intake box, ensuring dirt and debris never get into the engine. Don’t confuse the engine air filter with the cabin air filter. Even though both need occasional replacement, they play different roles
Car alarms are a great way to add aftermarket security to popular vehicles. While most add audible (nuisance) alarms to the car, some give more disabling power making it impossible for someone to move the car without disabling the alarm. The simplest way to disable an aftermarket alarm is by pressing the button on the
The Chevy Malibu is one of the many vehicles these days that come with remote and keyless entry. Thanks to this technology, you can now control your trunk, door locks, and panic alarms from a few hundred feet away from your vehicle. Programming your Chevy Malibu remote is a painless process that you can do
A serpentine belt is a sturdy belt used to transfer power from the crankshaft to other accessories within the car that need torque. These components range from the alternator, a vacuum pump, the AC pump, a water or coolant pump, a hydraulic pump, and, traditionally, the fan. Even though many modern designs are shifting to
Your alternator is the electricity power plant in all internal combustion engines. It produces the power you need to recharge your car’s battery to create a stable power bank. However, most of the power generated when the car is running goes into powering crucial electronics like: The car’s ECU The fuel pump Electric power steering