Heading up OR-58 to ski? Willamette Pass winter driving comes down to two Oregon rules most people half remember. Studded tires are legal in Oregon from Nov. 1 through March 31, and on Willamette Pass (OR-58) or Santiam Pass (US-20) you only have to use chains or...
Yes, you can wash a vinyl wrapped car, and through a wet Oregon winter you should. Hand wash it, or use a touchless wash, about every two weeks with a soap between pH 5 and 9. Rinse the grit off first, dry with a squeegee and microfiber, keep any pressure washer under...
Why is my steering wheel shaking? Usually because something that spins is spinning unevenly, either a front tire or wheel that’s out of balance or damaged, or brake rotors worn to uneven thickness. When it shakes tells you which. Shaking only while braking...
If you hit a deer in Oregon, pull onto the shoulder, turn on your hazards and stay away from the animal. Call 911 if anyone is hurt or the deer is blocking traffic. Photograph the car and the scene. If damage tops $2,500, Oregon requires a DMV report within 72 hours....
Brakes squeak after rain because the iron rotors grow a thin film of surface rust overnight, and the pads scrape it off on your first few stops. That squeal or brief scrape is normal and usually fades within a few stops. If the noise is still there on a dry day, it...
To store an RV for winter in Oregon’s Willamette Valley, plan for rain before ice. Eugene gets about 78% of its 40.83 inches of yearly rain from October to March, and only about 2 days a year stay at or below freezing all day. Wash and seal the exterior, check...
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