• Motor Oil—The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)
    You’ve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicle’s engine. That’s sound advice.  But what you might not know is when...
    Published on: Sep 29, 2024
  • When Your Tires are Tired (Tire Replacement)
    Tires are so reliable these days that few drivers pay much attention to them.  But tires wear out.  They have a tough job since they are the only point of contact between your vehicle and th...
    Published on: Sep 22, 2024
  • Timing is Everything (Timing Cover Replacement)
    There’s an important part in your vehicle that shields your timing belt, timing chain or cam belt from the debris and gunk that can be kicked up from the road.  It’s called the timing...
    Published on: Sep 15, 2024
  • Putting a Stop to Brake Problems (Brake Service)
    It's safe to say that most drivers take their brakes for granted.  You press on the brake pedal and the vehicle slows down or stops.  It's easy to see why it is so important for your vehicle...
    Published on: Sep 08, 2024
  • Command Performance (Engine Air Filter)
    The internal combustion engine in your vehicle counts on two things that mix together to be burned in the engine for power: fuel and air.  Both are important, of course.  If you run out of f...
    Published on: Sep 01, 2024
  • Why is Air Not Coming Out of My Vents?
    You climb inside your vehicle, start the ignition, and reach for the fan control for the heating or air conditioning.  But when you try to crank it up, no air comes out of the vents. It can make ...
    Published on: Aug 25, 2024
  • Why did my vehicle fail its emissions test?
    We all want to breathe clean air and keep our planet green.  One of the ways to do that is by requiring all vehicles with internal combustion engines to pass an emissions test.  That’s...
    Published on: Aug 18, 2024
  • Lubricate Driveshaft
    See if any of these are happening to your vehicle.  You feel it vibrating excessively underneath when it’s running, or you hear strange clunking, grating, or grinding sounds coming from ben...
    Published on: Aug 11, 2024
  • U and your U-Joints (Lubricate U-Joints)
    If your vehicle’s power goes to the rear wheels, then you have something called U-joints in the drivetrain. U-joints are connectors that allow the rotating power from your vehicle’s engine...
    Published on: Aug 04, 2024
  • When it Comes to Air Filters, Change is Good (Clogged Air Filter)
    Engine air filters may not seem like a big deal, but when they’re clogged up with dirt, dust, and insects, your engine could wind up choking for air and not delivering you the power and performa...
    Published on: Jul 28, 2024
  • Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
    When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible.  It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
    Published on: Jul 21, 2024
  • The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)
    If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil.  Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...
    Published on: Jul 14, 2024
  • Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)
    Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicle’s brake pedal every day.  And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your momentum.  When it comes to...
    Published on: Jul 07, 2024
  • Flat Tire? Three’s the Charm (Tire Repair)
    For most drivers, at some point you’re going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged, it may have to be replaced.  But sometimes, a repair will do the trick, as long as the pun...
    Published on: Jun 30, 2024
  • A Bright Spark (Ignition Coil Replacement)
    Ever wonder how your vehicle’s engine is able to take the 12-volts from its battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes to fire its spark plugs? The secret is ...
    Published on: Jun 23, 2024
  • Out of Joint (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)
    If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for “constant velocity.” In essence, it’s a s...
    Published on: Jun 16, 2024
  • Clean Machine (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)
    As your vehicle ages, its performance isn’t quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because it’s gradual.  So here are a few questions to ask yourself.  ...
    Published on: Jun 09, 2024
  • Strutting Your Stuff (Shocks and Struts)
    Ever wonder how your vehicle is able to move over bumps, potholes and other irregularities in the road and you hardly feel a vibration in the cabin? It’s your shocks and struts doing the hard wo...
    Published on: Jun 02, 2024
  • A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)
    A clean connection is a wonderful thing.  Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for y...
    Published on: May 26, 2024
  • Timing is Everything (Timing Belt)
    Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle every time you take a drive.  Your engine’s many complex parts must work exactly together.  One key is a pa...
    Published on: May 19, 2024
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