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You already know that oil is necessary to keep your motor's moving parts lubricated and running smoothly. And you are probably aware that your motor oil needs to be changed regularly. But what you may not know is that there are different kinds of motor oil available: conventional and synthetic. Let's find out a little more about synthetic oil.

Synthetic oil differs from regular, conventional oil in that synthetic motor oil is carefully created using special chemicals in a laboratory. It is designed to provide the best quality performance, the best protection of your motor...

The holidays are a great time for visiting with friends and family. However, if you're traveling by car, there are a few things you should take care of before you start your trip from Reading, PA.

Be sure to get your oil changed before your trip. If you've had your oil changed in the last week or so, ask your mechanic to top your oil off and check the rest of your fluids to make sure that you have enough transmission and windshield wiper fluid to keep the inside of your car well lubricated.

Now that the winter season is here, you'll need to make sure that your car is in great condition and can withstand the cold weather. One of the ways to do this is to get winter wiper blades for your windshield.

One of the main reasons why wipers that are formulated for cold weather are important is because they are made of soft rubber. The rubber won't freeze during icy or snowy weather, so you can get debris and water from your windshield quickly, which helps to keep you safe while you're on the road. The soft…

There are many roadway conventions we take for granted in Reading, like that busy intersection where too many streets criss-cross at weird angles. Sometimes, the way we have gotten used to roads looking isn't as safe as they could be with a few cost-effective upgrades.

AAA recommends these changes to road infrastructure, and claims they could save thousands of lives:

• Hazardous intersections can be turned into roundabouts, reducing side collisions, and organizing complex intersections to reduce total crashes.
• Drifting off-road or into oncoming traffic can be reduced by installing...

In early August, Kelley Blue Book revealed the vehicles that were named to the KBB.com "10 Best Back-to-School Cars 2017" list, and The 2017 Honda Fit, 2017 Honda Civic and 2017 Honda HR-V all ranked highly. In fact, Honda had more vehicles named to the list than any other manufacturer.

The Honda Fit subcompact took top honors. Editors noted that the vehicle offers parents the value, reliability and safety they want in their student's car while also boasting the style, cargo flexibility and fun-to-drive nature that students look for.