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Monday, December 19, 2022

2013 Buick Regal Taillight Change Video and Other YouTube Videos

Note: We no longer have this car. It was traded on my 2022 Kia K5 AWD.

I have uploaded several new videos on YouTube: a video of a walkaround of the Cadillac Lyriq and a Lyriq short, a short doing winter snow drifts and backroad driving in my Oldsmobile Bravada, and also a video explaining how to change the rear taillights on a 2011-2017 Buick Regal Turbo. The process to change the taillight was easy, as you only have to pull back some sound deadening materials in the trunk behind the light and unscrew a clamp. This process is also similar for the 2006-2011 Buick Lucerne as well - another car which both my mother and grandparents also had.

As for the winter powerslides and drifts, just remember when you do them to avoid being in high traffic areas so you don't hurt anybody else and also that you come off the gas in enough tine in your drift to regain control and slide into your next turn.

Below are the links to the videos. Remember to like, comment and subscribe! Thanks as always!

Buick Regal Taillight Change Video: https://youtu.be/GgBBIfDTvGU

Cadillac Lyriq Walkaround Video: https://youtu.be/ueTJodLn7Ps

Adam's Autos on YouTube general link: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamRichardsonAdamsAutosBlog/videos

Adam's Autos YouTube Shorts: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamRichardsonAdamsAutosBlog/shorts

Friday, December 9, 2022

Year ‘Round Care

Time for some TLC! Make sure you winterize your car if you haven't already (and a little rim shining never hurt either). Its about time I get brakes and a new battery on this Bravada as well - the tires are still good.

Monday, August 15, 2022

Winter Drive In the Kia K5 AWD

I've uploaded a new YouTube video where I test out the winter driving capabilities of my 2022 Kia K5 AWD. I also drive down my local backroads to test out its dirt/rough road holding abilities. Standard on the vehicle are 18-inch Pirelli all-season tires. Overall, I found the K5 to be quite capable and fun in the snow. Sport mode lets you kick the tail end out a little more often and get the most wheel spin (if you're looking to drift), but traction was above average for a tire that's meant to be more "sporty". I don't think it'll outdo my Jeep Compass I had in a snow storm, but the K5 AWD will make many other family sedans blush at its all-weather and backroad capability.

Still remember: Even with AWD, there's no substitute for a proper winter tire when conditions call for them.

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YouTube Video Link: https://youtu.be/EkXE8W0GaDQ

Saturday, January 2, 2021

Winter Drives – 2019 & 2020

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada and 2018 Jeep Compass

I’ve uploaded two new YouTube videos on winter drives of my vehicles. In the 2019 video, I drive the 2018 Jeep Compass Latitude 4x4 and 2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWD in the snow and test their capability. I start up my 2008 Saturn Aura, but I can’t really drive it in the snow because it doesn’t perform well in bad weather and never has. However, I found the Jeep and Oldsmobile both capable in the snow and fun! You can drift very easy in them, although the Bravada lacks all of the modern safety features of the Compass (side airbags, ESC, traction control, etc.), so you have to use common sense while having fun on backroads and in the snow.

In the second video, I drive the 2020 Kia Telluride S AWD. I got this vehicle for my mother as my gift in June 2019. In this video didn’t have access to backroads while driving it. However, I found it to be capable in the snow on the roads and you can also pull donuts in it. You also have an AWD lock mode, which can come in handy.

2020 Kia Telluride

What are your winter cars? Check out my other posts on winter driving below and remember to always drive according to weather conditions and your experience level. Also remember – AWD will help you keep going, but it won’t help you stop! Stay safe!

2019 Winter Drive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFGeSJ4ITLs

Kia Telluride Winter Drive YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsJYFXLEJg0

Past Winter Articles: https://www.adamsautos.org/search?q=winter

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Winter Storm Car Safety

If you live in the Midwest, you’re about to get walloped by a snow storm AND dangerously low temps. With that, it’s always a good idea to know what to do during this season. Here’s a couple tips from State Farm and one from yours truly:

Perhaps one of the more commonly heard tips - swap your regular tires for snow tires. You’ll notice the differences, such as improved traction and shorter stopping distances.
Keep your gas tank at least half full. This way if you get in a situation where you need to make an escape or wait for help, you don’t run out of fuel.
Adam says: Keep “winter weather gear” in your car. This includes a blanket, an extra coat, snacks, and whatever else you feel will be absolutely necessary to survive the cold if waiting.

Winter is certainly not my favorite season. But preparing ahead of time is always a wise move. Please stay safe and warm if you’re in the path of the storm, and travel only when necessary.

My original winter driving safety post has useful info too: https://www.adamsautos.org/2015/11/winter-driving-tips.html