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4 Eco-Friendly Trends Shaping Greener Cars Today

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Sustainable Materials in Your Car Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword in the auto industry. Manufacturers are looking at ways to improve the durability of car parts, using natural fibers and recycled materials and designing components that decompose faster.

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How To Prepare Your Car For Storage: 9 Essential Steps

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A trickle charger hooks up to your car’s battery and a wall outlet, supplying a small amount of electricity to keep the battery from discharging. Note: If you own an electric car, keep your battery charged at about 50% before storing it. Examine if essential car parts like the fuel tank are rusted.

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How to Perform an Engine Air Filter Replacement (+ Costs)

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In older cars with carburetors, the filter can be found under a large, round cover. Meanwhile, in newer, fuel-injected cars, it’s often in a square or rectangular housing between the front grill and the engine. Note : An electric vehicle only has a cabin air filter and not the engine air filter.