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Car Care Tips- Action Movie Mythbuster!

Published on September 27, 2010 By angelacjones

Miller writes: I have a bet with my Wife on this: In TV shows, you often see cars rolling over and bursting into flames. Does that really happen? It could cost me a month of doing dishes if they don’t! Mike: Better get some rubber gloves buddy! Car companies put in several safeguards to keep [...]

Car Care Tips- Too Hot Ridgeline

Published on September 13, 2010 By angelacjones

Leann writes: My V6 Honda Ridgeline has a 115k miles and a strange overheating problem. It seems that the farther I drive the hotter it gets until it overheats. If I am stuck in traffic, the temp gauge shows halfway and will never run hot. Not until I drive on the freeway 4-5 miles, then [...]

Car Care Tips- Maintenance Schedule

Published on June 2, 2010 By angelacjones

Helen writes: I have been listening to you talk about the importance of doing scheduled maintenance on our cars. My new car’s owners manual talks about normal service and severe service. I have been going by the normal requirements, but my brother says that is not enough. What is the difference? Mike: Helen, great question, [...]

Honda Car Care Tips – State Inspection

Published on April 6, 2010 By S.White

Don writes: My 48k mile, 2007 CRV failed state inspection because of an emissions problem. Do I have to take it to the dealer for repair? Are they more expensive? Mike: Don, you’d be crazy to take it anywhere ELSE but the dealer because they most likely will fix it for free. You have a [...]