We don't just need our cars. Our cars need us. They depend on us to change oil on a regular basis. For people who live in cities, drive in stop and go traffic, repeatedly drive short trips, waiting for 10k miles is too long! Once a year is too long! Check out this week's episode with professor and master technician Jose Ramirez and find out the inside scoop on how critical on-time oil changes really are for your car.

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What do energy healers, chiropractors and automotive techs have in common? They all know the importance of alignment! Without it, you're fighting resistance. You and your car need to work harder to get through the day. Without proper alignment, too, parts can get damaged. From ankles to knees and from tires to tie rods.

If you hit a curb or run over a pothole, that can affect the alignment of your car, and it's best to bring in your car for an alignment check. Aside from an incident, it's good practice to bring your car in for a check once a year. You can prevent unnecessary, uneven wear on your tires and save some suspension parts from needing replacement sooner than they normally would. You can go just for a check, you might not need any work done. It's like a quality control check.

George from Lucy's Auto Center and I have a talk about the importance of keeping your car in alignment.

Check out their great shop in the heart of LA. Mention you found them through the podcast and they'll offer you a Lucy's Good Carma discount. :)

LUCY'S AUTO CENTER

5601 W Pico Blvd at Curson Los Angeles, CA 90019

(323) 433-6479

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Smog testing isn't just an every-two-years thing. If your engine light comes on, the car won't pass a smog test. So really your car tests itself every day that you drive your car!

Always pay attention to a check engine light.

Pull over if it's flashing.
If it's a solid light, you have a chance to address an issue before it becomes more serious, more expensive, and more harmful to the environment! It's a light that's there to inform you, not to scare you.

In this episode, I speak with Angie Hernandez of SoCo Smog Test in Costa Mesa, CA.

Consider going to her for your next smog inspection!

3013 Enterprise St Unit B, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 | (714) 714-0905

She also hosts a wonderful monthly workshop for women teaching practical, empowering hands-on car skills. To sign up for the Women With Wrenches workshop, check out the info on her website.

https://www.socosmogtest.com/

California Air Resources Board

https://asktheref.org/ The Referee Program is a great resource for information, and a place to go if you have a concern about a recent smog inspection. By appointment only.

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