• 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
  • Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)
    When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop.  If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety ...
    Published on: May 12, 2024
  • Steering You Right (Power Steering Fluid Service)
    It’s important for safe driving that two of the most important systems in your vehicle work right.  One is the brakes.  The other is the steering.  Nearly all vehicles on the road...
    Published on: May 05, 2024
  • How Cool is That! (Coolant level sensor replacement)
    Your vehicle’s engine runs hot.  It should, since it’s a series of little explosions that create the power that gets you going where you want to go.  To keep the engine cool, eng...
    Published on: Apr 28, 2024
  • Let’s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)
    If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting.  When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually.  But that wond...
    Published on: Mar 10, 2024
  • The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring)
    Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather's warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode.  Here are a few things that will breathe fresh ener...
    Published on: Mar 03, 2024
  • Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)
    When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s...
    Published on: Feb 25, 2024
  • A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement)
    If you’ve noticed your vehicle’s ride has lately been bumpy or you’re hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts.   The strut assembly is par...
    Published on: Feb 18, 2024
  • Catalytic Converter Replacement
    Many of us have become aware of how important it is to keep our planet’s air clean, and your vehicle has a key component that helps do just that: the catalytic converter.  It’s in the...
    Published on: Feb 11, 2024
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