Sure you can take it in for a $19 lube, but are you OK with a stripped oil pan and cheap parts in return?
Learning how to jump your car before you need to is an excellent idea
One of the easiest fluids to top off - learn how to open the hood and where the reservoir is on your car
Harsh downshifts? Slipping gears? You might be low on transmission fluid
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Hans Angermeier has produced over 100,000 videos showing drivers how to fix things on their cars. He has broad expertise on basic repair procedures covering the majority of cars on the road.