When your idea of fun is to head out and see if your vehicle can handle the rocky trails, the deep sunk mud or can make it through the thick sand, all in the name if bringing you to a remote location that most of us never get to see from the paved roads, you need a serious off road vehicle.  Many of the off road vehicles we used to buy have gone the way of providing creature comfort over the capabilities needed, which is fine, but when you still want to take a ride in an area that is going to challenge you  and the abilities of your vehicle, this is the list you want to pay attention to.

While we get to enjoy the splendor of our flag flying across the country on Independence Day and we celebrate the fact our forefathers were able to demand and defend their ideal of independence from an oppressive, unfair and forceful regime, the cars that are built here have changed significantly. It might surprise you that the once proud “Made in America” label now includes many brands that we consider to be foreign brands, but these vehicles are actually made here by our own friends and neighbors to be some of the most significant vehicles that we enjoy on the roads today.

With the advancements in technology and the development of oils that break down less and filters that can last longer cars that are newer don’t require as much maintenance as ones that were built many years ago. Today cars can go many miles without a comprehensive tune-up, which was needed every 10,000 miles on much older models, but there are still items you should replace to make sure your car will drive smoothly and delivery you the best fuel mileage and most power the car has to offer. Here are six items that need your attention on a regular basis.

One of the items children will bring into your car that can ruin the upholstery is a box of crayons. While you might appreciate the effort and artistic attempt at a picture colored or drawn in a variety of ways that is certainly worthy of time on your refrigerator, you certainly don’t want to have crayons melted or used on the fabric or leather of your vehicle. Just because you have children doesn’t mean your car needs to look like you have kids when they aren’t present, which brings us to the topic of how to remove crayon from your car.