Recycling Waste Automotive Fluids and Oils? How to Dispose of Motor Oil, Antifreeze, Brake Fluid, and More

Wondering what to do with the fluids after servicing your vehicle? When working on a car, truck, or SUV and dealing with fluids like antifreeze or coolant, motor or engine oil, brake fluid, transmission fluid, power steering fluid, and more, it’s important to follow the EPA’s (Environmental Protection Agency) recommendations for recycling and disposing. This keeps us from polluting the planet and having fluid seeping into the ground or leaking into other areas like streams and ponds. Find out how to dispose of motor oil, antifreeze, brake fluid, and other fluids properly with this post.

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How to Clean a K&N Air Filter

If you have a K&N air filter that’s dirty or hasn’t been cleaned in awhile, or maybe hasn’t been cleaned with recent oil changes, it’s time to clean the air filter. This post explains how to clean a K&N air filter properly with K&N cleaner and oil, and water.

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Top 5 Nissan Xterra Problems: 2nd Generation (2005 to 2015)

The Nissan Xterra is a compact SUV that debuted in the 2000 model year. This post covers the top 5 Nissan Xterra problems of the 2nd generation, years, 2005 to 2015, and their symptoms, causes, and fixes.

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Top 5 Toyota Prius Problems: 3rd Generation (2010 to 2015)

The Toyota Prius is one of the first mainstream vehicles powered by gasoline and electricity. This post reviews the top 5 Toyota Prius problems of the 3rd generation, years 2010 to 2015.

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Top 5 GMC Sierra Problems: 1st Generation (1999 to 2006)

The GMC Sierra 1500 is a popular pickup truck that branched from the C/K model line for the 1999 model year with its sister the Chevy Silverado. This post reviews the top 5 GMC Sierra problems owners have encountered with the first generation, years 1999 to 2006.

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Top 5 2nd Gen Durango Problems: 2004 to 2009

Mechanic showing the top 2nd gen durango problems

The Dodge Durango has three generations and has existed since the 1998 model year. This post reviews the top 5 2nd gen Durango problems, years 2004 to 2009.

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Top 5 Chevy Avalanche Problems: 2nd Generation (2007 to 2013)

Chevy Avalanche

In today’s post, we go over the top 5 Chevy Avalanche problems and failures that we have seen in the second-generation model year 2007 through 2013. We’ll also go over the most common symptoms and tips that you can use to solve these problems yourself. 

The second-generation Chevrolet Avalanche is a special truck in many ways. For starters, General Motors offered a Z71 package that beefed up its off-road capabilities. Buyers got a specially-tuned suspension that could take on both road surfaces and rough terrains. Aluminum skid plates and a special automatic locking rear differential made the truck all the more capable. 

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