I Want a New Vehicle. Or Do I? (Vehicle Maintenance Payoffs)Spring is a peak season for vehicle sales; companies aggressively market new models and offer all sorts of incentives. So you may be tempted to buy a shiny new beauty. But should you?If you've regularly maintained the vehicle you're driving now, you probably don't NEED a new one. Even if your... Read More Posted in Inspection on May 17, 2022 Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way!So what goes wrong w... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on May 08, 2022 Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat. Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can raise the pressure in your tires. If you are driving on overinflated tires, they won't have as much contact wi... Read More Posted in Tires on May 01, 2022 Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... Read More Posted in Cooling System on April 24, 2022 Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you should know that your vehicle uses oxygen sensors to make sure your engine is running the way it shou... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on April 17, 2022 Light's Out! Trouble Ahead (Exterior Light Bulb Service)Whether or not your exterior light bulbs are all working probably is not at the top of your list when you think about your vehicle. But those exterior lights are more important than you think, and they're vital to your safety and that of other drivers near you.Headlights are important. Not onl... Read More Posted in Safe Driving on April 10, 2022 Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehicle's alternator.The alternator takes mechanical energy from the engine and turns it into electr... Read More Posted in Battery on April 03, 2022 Move it or Lose It (Dormant Vehicles)When it comes to your vehicle, driving it too much can cause some issues. But what about not driving a vehicle enough? That has consequences as well.Here are a few things that can happen if a vehicle isn't driven enough. When the engine doesn't operate, the oil isn't lubricating. That means so... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 27, 2022 Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail well, let's just say that there can be some major engine damage. So obviously, we want our timing belts and chains to be in tip-top shape.One part t... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 20, 2022 Clean Slate (Protecting Vehicle's Finish)Winter is one of the hardest times to keep your vehicle clean. But did you know neglecting to wash your vehicle in winter could cost you a significant amount of money in the long run? Here's why.Many areas deal with snow and ice in the winter, and the salt and sand that are used to keep the road... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on March 13, 2022 |
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