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Motor Oil Myths

Myths and misinformation about car maintenance abound, and nowhere is that more apparent than when it comes to motor oil. We here at Dolan Lexus in Reno, NV think you should have all the details on motor oil and related products so that you can be a fully informed partner in the car care process.

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Is It Time to Upgrade Your Car's Battery?

At some point, a car’s battery reaches the end of its lifecycle. Replacing the battery becomes necessary because a dead battery hardly does anything for a vehicle. Neither does a dying one that continues to falter and perform unreliably. Rushing out and buying the cheapest battery might not be the best plan, though. 

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Steps to Jump Start a Dead Battery

If you have a dead battery, you can usually jump start it using the battery from another vehicle. Make sure both vehicles are parked close together so that the cable reaches from one battery to another. The cables need to be untangled and in good condition.

Start with the dead battery. There is a red clamp that you're going to connect to the positive end of the battery. The other red clamp will then be connected to the good battery. Keep both vehicles off until the black clamps are in place, one on the good battery and the other…

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