What you need to know: Headlights and brake lights.

With your car turned on and parked, have someone walk around to see that your lights are working – headlights, brake and tail lights, turn signals, etc.

Replacing bulbs in today’s vehicles can be a challenge. Have a mechanic do the job, particularly replacing and aiming headlights. A pro also knows if the problem is a blown fuse, not a burned out bulb.

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Throwback Thursday is here and we thought we would share this 1986 commercial for the Ford Taurus.

It's Wallpaper Wednesday and we are feeling classic this week.

Come by today and schedule a test drive in this beautiful 2008 Honda Civic!

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Power-Steering Fluid

What is this?

Simply put, power-steering fluid is the hydraulic fluid that transmits the power in power steering. Servicing it involves draining or flushing out your car's old power-steering fluid and then adding fresh power steering fluid.

Should I do this service when it's recommended?

Absolutely. The fluid is the cheapest component of your power-steering system. Changing it can help to prolong the life of other, more expensive power-steering components such as the power-steering pump and the stratospherically expensive power-steering rack.

Why do I have to do this?

Over time, the seals, O-rings and internal power-steering components will wear out. When they break apart, they contaminate the power-steering fluid, which forces the power-steering pump to work harder (having to pump little chunks instead of just fluid) and eventually break down.

What happens if I don't do this?

You'll eventually chew up your power-steering pump. It'll have to be replaced at a cost of several hundred dollars, or you'll have no power steering — and you can't easily drive a car that's equipped with power steering when the power-steering system fails. You also may damage the rack, which will require you to take out a small home-equity loan to replace.

Is there any maintenance required between intervals?

If you hear a whining or moaning noise when you turn the steering wheel, you should have your power-steering system checked. Your power-steering pump may be about to fail.

Also, if you notice a leak of any kind, you should definitely check your power-steering fluid level and make sure you keep it topped up. Running out of fluid will cook the pump, too.

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Maintenance tip Monday!

Most vehicle manuals recommend that you service your vehicle more frequently if you drive in "severe" conditions. Most drivers are surprised at what counts for severe driving. In fact, for most drivers, "normal" driving habits are actually "severe"! 

"Severe" driving conditions include one or more of the following:

	driving in stop and go traffic
	driving in extremely hot or cold temperatures
	driving at prolonged higher engine speeds
	taking multiple trips averaging 5 to 10 miles in length
	frequent cold start-ups and shut downs
	extensive engine idling
	towing and/or hauling heavy loads
	driving in dusty or muddy conditions
	driving in mountainous terrain

Protect your car with proper maintenance to counteract the effects of severe driving.

There's no better way to roll through town than with this classic.

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