There are many things that can cause your ABS light to come on. Some are serious, so you should never just ignore the light. But there are times when the light comes on and can be met with a simple solution. For instance, a dirty ABS wheel sensor can cause the system to trigger the ABS light during self evaluation. You’ll be shocked when you see how much road gunk can accumulate on this very important sensor.

Even if your ABS light hasn’t made an appearance, it’s a good idea to clean the sensor. A good time to do it would be during brake pad replacement when you have the wheels off anyway.

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Though many people think nothing of smoking in the car while they drive, this noticeable odor sticks around and can be a nuisance. Cigarette smoke clings to every surface it touches, and the smell can linger long after the cigarette is gone. Freshening up the smell of your vehicle and removing these unwanted odors requires little more than a little time and a few household materials.

1. Mix white vinegar and warm water in a bucket at a ratio of one part vinegar to two parts water.

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Your engine produces a ton of heat as it spins over. Alas, heat happens to also be the number one enemy of any engine. The oil and cooling system is charged with keeping the engine cool enough. Most people know to change their oil frequently, but few flush their coolant system.

How often should you change the coolant in your car? It depends on the make and model. A hard working engine like in a Mini Cooper needs changes done sooner. A Toyota Tacoma, on the other hand, can go a bit longer. Actually, Toyota owners are famous for never changing their coolant!

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The modern car engine produces a lot of heat. Keeping your coolant system up to snuff is the key to not letting heat build up and destroy your engine. This is so important that you should be checking your coolant system as often as you do the oil. Of course, trying to avoid burning yourself is important as well.

I’ve never claimed to be the sharpest tool in the shed, but every so often I start to feel pretty good about myself like everyone does. Nothing corrects that like checking out the coolant system on my car. No matter how many times I’ve done it in the past, I just can’t seem to remember to take precautions to avoid burning myself. My fingers have looked like burned tortillas on a few occasions and, while humorous to a degree, it hurts!

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