FAQs

Luckily it only takes a second to check your coolant level. Most cars these days have a translucent coolant overflow tank right next to the radiator. It’s white plastic, but you can see inside to see if there’s enough juice to keep things safe. You’ll also see markings on the side telling you the low and high levels to work with. Always check your coolant level when the car is cold.

Measure your tire pressure monthly. Tires are permeable and tend to lose about 2 psi (14 kPa) per month, so it is important to regularly measure their pressure. Tires also lose pressure as the air temperature drops (about 1 psi for every 5°C drop in temperature), so remember to measure your tire pressure year-round.

A lot of people think you have to get the best blades out there,” he says. “But there’s not a lot difference between a $7.99 and a $15.99 blade. Even the good ones are still going to wear out. You’ll get more life out of replacing a $7.99 blades twice a year than trying to make a $15 one last all year.

If you purchase them retail, most auto part retailers will install the wiper blades for you.

Try the Bluenose test: place a dime in the tire’s groove with the Bluenose’s Sails facing down. If you can see the top of the Bluenose mass and sails, then your tires have sailed long enough and needs replacing. However, this test will not work with performance or off-road tires.

Tires are manufactured with .wear bars. The bar becomes exposed when there is less than 1.6 mm of tread depth remaining on your tire. Tires must be replaced when the wear bar is visible and even with the neighbouring tread block.