Oil changes are essential to keeping your car running at an optimal level. Back in the day, the conventional rule was to change oil every 3,000 miles but now with improvements to engine oil and engine efficiency in modern cars, that norm has changed. With that in mind, how often should you truly have your… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Maintenance Tips
Four Common Summertime Auto Issues
Most of us look forward to the warm, summer months each year. Summer often means vacations, road trips and other enjoyable outdoor activities. The summer heat can also put additional strain on vehicles, though. Let’s take a look at four of the most common summertime auto issues and how you can prevent them from causing… Read more »
Get in Gear for Summer Driving
Summer and road trips often go hand in hand. Travel and vacation plans frequently take people further from home than normal, and involve fully loaded vehicles in hot weather. This combination can create an expensive problem if there has been any neglected maintenance. Carefully inspect your car now to get in gear for summer driving…. Read more »
What is a Car Tune up?
Cars have changed drastically in the years since the term “car tune up” was coined. It used to mean the mechanic would go through your vehicle and make small adjustments to ensure your vehicle was operating properly. Sometimes just regular vehicle use would make belts shift or bolts move and they just needed to be… Read more »
Belts and Hoses under Your Hood
Your vehicle has many parts that are essential to it functioning properly. Some of these parts may look simple to the naked eye but when they fail they can have some serious consequences. Your Timing Belt for instance; this belt makes sure your motor is running in time. That means all the parts are working… Read more »
Tips for RV Maintenance
Keeping you RV in tip top condition should be your #1 priority if you want to keep your RV for years to come. You and your family will have many adventures in your RV, so make sure it is the safest it can be. Maintenance is important not just for functionality, but a lot the… Read more »
ABS Lights FAQ
Most modern cars have an ABS system in them or Anti-Locking Brake System. These systems were originally designed for aircrafts to help them get grip when they landed on wet runways. These systems were soon integrated in cars to also provide grip when needed. ABS varies pressure to each tire to give the maximum stopping… Read more »
Consequences of Not Changing Your Oil
Your oil change light has come on a few times and your car keeps trying to tell you that is needs maintenance, but you go about your day ignoring it. This could be catastrophic for your vehicle. It is imperative to make sure your vehicle has regular maintenance. That doesn’t mean if you let it… Read more »
Troubleshooting Auto Headlight Problems
Headlights are essential for seeing at night. Some roads may not have street lamps and even if they do, they are not going to allow you to see what is directly in front of you. Headlights are a simple item in your vehicle that you should be able to trouble shoot and fix yourself. But… Read more »
Why is it Important to Change Your Fuel Filter?
Have you ever driven a few miles after fueling up and noticed you car acting erratically? Well this could be cause by a few things. First of which is your fuel filter. After fueling up, particles and dirt that were in the bottom of your fuel tank may have gotten clogged up in your dirty… Read more »
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