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Taking Care Of Your Cabin & Engine Air Filters

If you want to maintain a healthy interior environment and ensure the longevity of your engine, you must pay attention to your cabin and engine air filters. At Volvo Cars Marin, we want to provide San Rafael, CA with the important aspects that go into proper filter maintenance. 

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Car Battery Service & Replacement

Car batteries are an important part of your car and should be serviced every 12 months or every 10,000 miles. If you neglect to do this, the battery may fail and leave you stranded at some point in the future. This article will teach you all about car battery service and replacement so that you can make informed decisions about your vehicle.

Car batteries are a great invention in modern cars. They provide power to the electrical systems and ignition of a car, so a working battery is vital to starting your vehicle. 

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DIY Headlight Restoration

Headlights are one of the most critical safety features of your car. If you notice that they're dirty or yellow, then it's time to restore them! This blog post will teach you how to clean and polish your headlights, so they'll be as good as new.

You'll need the following supplies:

- A headlight cleaner
- A soft cloth or sponge
- Toothpaste (optional)
- Toothbrush (optional)
- Clear Coat Polish (do not use rubbing compound for this one)

First, wash your hands thoroughly, then put on gloves to protect your skin. Next, wash the headlights with dish soap and water…

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The Importance of an Alternator

Many of us know the dreaded feeling that you get when you try to start an engine and nothing happens. Since this has happened to more than a few of us, including the staff at Volvo Cars Marin in San Rafael, CA, it's commonly thought that the battery is the most important electrical component in a vehicle. 

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Different Types of Differentials

There are four main types of differentials used for vehicle function to eliminate wheel dragging and slipping. These differentials are designed to protect your wheels and axels. The four main types of differentials include:

 

Open Differential

The outside wheel will move faster than the inside wheel in open differential. This is the most basic type, and torque will still be provided to the wheels if traction is lost.

 

Limited Slip Differential

When you have heavy acceleration occurring or a tight turn, normal torque will go to the tire that is slipping to provide more ample traction.

 

 

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How to Charge A Car Battery Safely: A Guide by Volvo Cars Marin

Many Corte Madera drivers rely more on their ability to fix vehicles independently rather than spending money at the shop. One of the simplest tasks you can learn is to charge a car battery. Charging a car battery is simple enough, but if you don't know how to perform the job safely, you could cause more harm than good.

You should first make sure that the battery charger is switched off before connecting any of the cables. Connect the positive cord to the larger of the two rods on the car's battery; this is your positive connection.

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