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Vehicle Checklist Essentials for Your Next Road Trip

With the summertime finally coming up, it’s important to stay prepared as you plan for an exciting road trip or adventure at Grand Prix Motors Inc.. Whether you’re planning a fun weekend in Portland or somewhere in the Pacific Northwest, you should make sure that your vehicle is inspected and has fresh oil. As a result, you can ensure that your travels will go off without a hitch.

Budget spenders on a road trip tend to plan out the perfect time for filling the gas tank, which can sometimes work against you. While you can take advantage of…

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Auto Help Guide: How Timing Belts Work

The timing belt is a belt made of rubber and nylon cords that hold your camshaft and crankshaft in fluent motion so that your engine is always running properly. Some older vehicles will have a timing chain instead of a belt. Newer cars will always have a rubber timing belt. If your timing belt is an offer or lose, then your engine may not run properly or not run at all.

Timing belts also have issues with the water pump and steering when they are not working correctly. With a four-stroke engine, your timing belt works to move your engine…

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Be Prepared with Traction This Winter Season

It may seem odd to travel with a big bag of sand., litter, or salt in the back of your vehicle but it is good to have if you travel in the winter. In fact, you won't want to be without it if you get stuck. Sand, salt, and litter will all provide some traction to help you to get out of a slippery situation.

Seasonal Maintenance Milestones For Your Vehicle https://t.co/JoGN4AZa31 pic.twitter.com/EIU3xfTuNR

— Scamper smith (@ScamperSmith) October 4, 2017

It takes minimal effort to throw a bag into your car, and it will…

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