Learning about car repair and picking a good mechanic might seem like a lot of work. This article should give you a good starting point to begin. This article will help you save time and money.

Inspect your radiator once in a while. To do this, you need to allow your car to run several minutes, and then turn off the engine. You are now ready to open up your hood. Never open the radiator on a running car. Use a dipstick to check the radiator’s fluid level, and remember to always mix water in with your coolant if need be. Some coolants come premixed.

Keep track of all the repairs and maintenance you do on your vehicle. One good place to keep them is in a folder in the trunk right above your spare tire. Auto service experts may need to refer to them. They can find problems much …