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Replacing Your Car Battery

Getting a car battery replacement may seem overwhelming. However, replacing your car battery does not have to be a difficult task. Although there are a lot of different types of car batteries out there for you to choose from, there are actually quite a few useful guidelines that you should look for in a high-performance battery.

Before you go out searching for an automotive battery replacement, you should ultimately be aware of some of the factors associated with your existing battery. If your battery is exhausted, it may not need to be replaced. 

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How Do You Control Pet Hair In Your Truck?

Here at Ruxer Truck Center, we believe that all vehicle owners should know tips to keep their trucks in good condition. Yes, this means pet owners, too. After all, why would you want pet hair to be all over the inside of your truck if there's something that you can do to prevent it?

When you are vacuuming out your truck, try using one of the vacuum attachments that have a little, rubber bristle brush on them. These brushes harness the power of static electricity to help you remove as much pet hair as possible from the inside of…

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Timely Wiper Blade Replacement Improves Roadway Visibility

When you turn on your windshield wipers, do you hear a chattering sound or notice that the blades are leaving streaks across the glass or missing some spots completely? Getting your windshield wiper blades replaced as needed is vital to having clear visibility on the road, especially during rain and sleet.

Your windshield wiper blades are constantly exposed to weather and sunlight, eventually causing their rubber content to become brittle and inflexible. This results in streaking and blurry spots remaining on your windshield when you turn your wipers on.  

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Keep Your Vehicle Smelling Fresh

No one wants a vehicle that smells bad. It is unpleasant for the truck owner and for the passengers that are riding along in the vehicle. In order to keep your model smelling fresh, it takes prevention and good cleaning techniques.

To keep your vehicle smelling fresh, it is important to keep it clean. Vacuum and dust your model on a regular basis. Make sure to clean up any spilled liquids as quickly as possible. Spilled liquids can leave nasty smells in the car long after they dry out. 

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Drive to Avoid Blowouts

There are so many things that you can do to prevent blowouts. One important thing to look at are the factors that can contribute to the possibility of a blowout in your tires. One of the largest factors is how you drive as well as the road you drive on.

One of the ways that you can avoid blowouts is watch out for different things on the road that can puncture your tires. Among the things you have to look out for are potholes and rocks. These can cause major damage to your tires, which can result in a blowout…

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Reasons Why Your Vehicle Might Overheat

As soon as you see that your vehicle is overheating, you need to pull over to a safe location until it's cool enough to drive. While Ruxer Truck Center can examine your vehicle, there are a few reasons why it could get too hot.

Perhaps the most common reason as to why you're experiencing overheating issues is that there's a leak in your coolant system. The leak could be anywhere from one of the hoses to directly from your radiator. You'll usually see coolant on the ground if there's a leak. 

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How to Control Odors in Your Vehicle

Want to make sure that your car always smells good? Then you should get your car detailed. You can vacuum your car, add a charcoal air freshener, or even add some baking soda under the seat. One of the problems with odors in your vehicle is that they can get stuck in your fabric. While vacuuming can get rid of that, you may not be able to get out smoke and old food smells. If you do eat in your car, then it’s important to take out the bag and throw it away.

Leaving stuff in your car will…

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Tips to Start Protecting Your Car from Salt Corrosion

The crew at Ruxer Truck Center like to take opportunities to help car buyers to protect their investment with helpful advice. Today, we talk about tips to protecting your vehicle from salt corrosion.

The salt from the road is supposed to be melting snow and ice, but when it comes in contact with your vehicle, it does far more. That salt has the ability to damage the protective finish on your vehicle, promote rust, and even cause mechanical failures near the undercarriage. 

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Have the Right Wiper Blades for the Season

When winter weather hits, it's important to have your vehicle ready for the cold, snow, and ice. But what can you do to be prepared? Our team here at Ruxer Truck Center understand the importance of performing maintenance on your vehicle to help keep you safe in the winter.

The wiper blades on your vehicle may not work as well in the winter. The summer wiper blades on your car are designed with a lightweight frame and a thin layer of rubber to keep your windshields clear of rain. 

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Dealing With the Studded or Studdable Tires

When you hear about studded tires, you think about the vehicles with the metal items sticking out of the treads. However, not all tires that are studdable are studded. While there is a chance that the studdable tires are going to cause problems on the road, the good news is that it does not have to be the case with studded tires.

One thing that you will notice about these tires is that you can run them without studs. As a matter of fact, some states have put limits on the tires. There are also states that prohibit the use…

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