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A pickup truck is a great automobile option for a summer road trip because it has a large bed for cargo. However, because a factory cargo bed is very basic, you may have problems packing and organizing key summertime essentials on your truck. In this guide, you'll discover great products that can update an average truck bed.

On a hot summer day, a truck's engine will work hard. If you drive frequently throughout the summer, your truck may break down or develop performance problems. During these situations, you'll benefit from having a three-tier toolbox on your truck…

Get the most out of your driving dollar on even the coldest - MPG stealing days. We want you to know how to cure the cold, or at least increase your efficiency despite the winter's cool regard for your car and its engine.

Although you cannot turn the cold off, there are solid measures you can take to save gas. Combining trips ensure that your engine will be operating at a more optimal temperature for longer periods of time. Short single trips are bad for fuel efficiency, but also doesn't give the fluids in other areas like the transmission…

When is it a good idea to purchase summer tires vs. all-season tires? Is one type better, more durable or more useful than the other? Luckily, both types of tires have their fair share of benefits. Here's a brief rundown on how to choose between them.

Summer or All-Season? What's the Difference?

Both summer and all-season tires are tough enough to get you through multiple seasons. Neither type of tire is best suited for heavy snowfall....

 

Most people detail the car wash when their vehicle is to the point you can write your name in the dirt on the windows. Getting the vehicle detailed weekly does so much more than just instantly improve the appearance. Here are the reasons to detail the car weekly.

The dirt that stays on your car day after day, week after week, is mixing with the rain to create an abrasive mixture that will scratch the fine surface of the paint and could lead to deeper scratches and rust if not cleaned frequently.

Each time you detail the car, the dirt…

A vehicle's motor is a complex piece of equipment with hundreds of parts moving at incredible speeds, and full of highly pressurized fluids that keep everything running smoothly. But the part that helps keep all of these fluids in their proper places and preventing your engine from becoming contaminated is a thin little piece of layered steel called a gasket.

The gasket's sole function is to form a liquid-tight seal between different engine components. This seal keeps the important fluids like engine oil or coolant from either leaking out, leaking into places they shouldn't be.

If you are considering getting the truck lifted, our staff wanted to tell you all the advantages of getting your ride up higher.

After you get the truck lifted, you'll now have the opportunity to get those huge tires you have been concerned would rub on the wheel wells. The lift kit is going to create the perfect amount of clearance so that those big tires can chew through all those obstacles and never come in contact with the rest of the truck.

The other reason you'll want to get the lift kit is that you can enjoy…

It shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to know that the oil in your vehicle is one of the most important aspects of its continued use. With that level of importance, it’s common to hear that your oil should be changed routinely. While there is a time or distance that is ideal for your vehicle’s oil change, there are still some misconceptions of how long each of those can be.

Many myths about motor oil seem logical at first glance. For example, one popular belief is that you should have your motor oil changed every 3…

The headlights of our vehicle are probably one of several items that get neglected because we tend to take it for granted that they’ll always work until they don't. To get the most out of your headlights, they must be kept clean. If you’d like to have your headlights cleaned quickly and conveniently, then don’t hesitate to stop into the service center at Route 15 Used Car Center and let our professional mechanics perform the task for you.

We can’t stress the importance of keeping your headlights clean enough to our customers. There are several…

It's easy to take your windshield wiper blades for granted, but when cold weather arrives, they need some attention. Neglecting your windshield wipers could end up putting you in danger during inclement conditions.

You probably have heard that regular servicing of your car helps you avoid expensive repairs and keeps your car stable over extended periods. You must have also realized that your service technicians recommend changing of various fluids from time to time. Or indeed you may have learned to check the level of oil in your car.