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Preventative Maintenance
Regular Preventative Maintenance Today’s cars do so much more for us that the ones we drove in the past, but they have also become more complex and they require much more from us in order to run properly and avoid major repairs. While it may seem like a lot of work, staying on top of…
Fluid Flushing & Maintenance Basics
Regularly maintaining your vehicle is necessary to keep it running properly. As technology develops and cars become more complex, regular maintenance can demand more attention. Sometimes, your regular repair technician can help you stay on top of your vehicle’s maintenance schedule. Fluid flushing is when old fluid is replaced with new fluid. Sometimes, before the…
Spare Tire Care
If you happen to get a flat tire, having a spare can be a lifesaver! It allows you to get where you’re going and to drive to the repair shop to have the tire fixed or replaced. Spare tires have traditionally come with new vehicles, and are usually smaller than regular tires to help preserve…
Taking Care of Rust
Cars today are made of several different kinds of metal, and inevitably, many metals rust. Living near water or in a snowy climate can make rust start sooner and accelerate faster. While rust may not look great, is rust really that bad for your car? How much rust is too much rust? Like other kinds…
Oil Leaks and Changes
Your vehicle needs several different fluids to run safely and correctly, including fuel, brake fluid, coolant, and engine oil. If you notice fluid collecting under your car, whether you were recently in a collision or not, don’t just assume it’ll go away – take a look! Is it an Oil Leak? Engine oil will leak…
Tire Rotation
Vehicles require all kinds of maintenance to keep them safe to drive for everyone on the roads. While your tires do technically rotate every time you drive, that’s not the kind of rotation needed to keep them wearing evenly and keep your vehicle running smoothly. Moving your tires from one wheel to another is called…
Tires And Wheels – What You Need To Know
Mounting and Balancing Tires: The Basics Tire balancing ensures that the distribution of mass within the tire is even, extending the life of the tire and the safety of the ride. It’s necessary to balance tires before they’re installed on a vehicle, and as tires accumulate more miles, they can lose balance, so they may…
Check Engine Light
Vehicle Diagnostics: Dashboard Warning Lights Dashboard warning lights are the symbols that light up on the dashboard to signal that there is something malfunctioning with the vehicle. They’re designed to illuminate to show a problem with a specific system, but sometimes it means there is a problem with the warning lights themselves. Each symbol has…
Your Suspension System
The suspension system of a vehicle is connected to the steering system. Together they work to provide a safe and comfortable ride, and to keep the vehicle in the driver’s control. In a perfect world, all roads would be perfectly smooth and all cars would have smooth rides. However, in the real world, potholes, pebbles,…