
Years ago, misinformation and bad advice used to travel by word of mouth. Now with the presence of the internet and social media, incorrect information can be anywhere. When reading on the internet it is often difficult to discern what is truth and what is fiction. That can certainly be the case with the proper ways to care for and maintain your car. Even after owning a vehicle for years, many people only know the basics of car care, and some of that may be forgotten or misconstrued over time. With so much misinformation and bad advice out there, we wanted to share some popular pieces of advice, often designed to help save time or money, and tell you why you should not follow those recommendations. To save money, fill your windshield wiper fluid reservoir with water or heavily dilute it with a mixture of water and wiper fluid. On the surface, it may sound logical. Why not save some money, and just put water in the windshield washer fluid ... read more