Writers and editors / Matteo Rossi
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Guides by Matteo Rossi
Cars & Other VehiclesPack an All-Season Emergency Winter Kit in Your Car Trunk
A winter trunk kit has to cover five jobs - warmth, visibility, traction, power and first aid - inside one lidded tote strapped to a tie-down point.
Cars & Other VehiclesJump-Start a Dead Car Battery Safely With Booster Cables
A flat 12-volt battery can be revived in about ten minutes, but the four-clamp order matters because a spark at the wrong post can ignite hydrogen gas given off by the cell.
Cars & Other VehiclesDegrease and Lubricate a Commuter Bicycle Chain Properly
A commuter chain picks up road grit that turns old oil into a grinding paste, so the job is to strip that grime completely before adding fresh lubricant.
Cars & Other VehiclesReplace Streaking Windshield Wiper Blades in Five Minutes
A five-minute wiper swap starts with measuring the two blades, which on most cars differ by 2 to 4 inches, and identifying whether the arms use a J-hook or a pinch-tab connector.
Cars & Other VehiclesCheck Car Tire Pressure and Tread Depth Before a Long Highway Trip
Tire pressures must be read cold against the driver's door-jamb placard, not the maximum molded on the sidewall, and checked again once the car is loaded for the highway.
Cars & Other VehiclesPrepare Your Car for a Long Road Trip
Prevent avoidable breakdowns before a long drive. This 20-step checklist covers service records, recalls, tires, brakes, fluids, lights, luggage, emergency supplies, and a final departure inspection.
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