The power steering system in your vehicle enables you to steer your vehicle in the direction you would like it to proceed. Power steering is really “power-assisted” steering. “Power-assisted” steering will allow you to steer your vehicle manually when the engine is not running or if you have a failure in the power steering system […]

Your vehicle’s axles are vital to keeping you safe on the road. Axle bearings are just as important as other safety devices. Axle bearings carry all of your vehicle’s weight and are an essential part of the steering and suspension system of your vehicle. They connect its wheels and help drive the vehicle. In most […]

Car fires may sound rare, but they happen more often than most drivers realize. In the United States, vehicle fires make up about 1 in every 8 reported fires. However, car fire prevention is possible. For drivers in Gresham and the surrounding area, understanding the causes of vehicle fires—and how to prevent them—can help protect […]

Keep your Fluids Clean $10.00 Off each Fluid Exchange Service Fluid Services Included: Power Steering Service Differential Service Front and/or Rear Transfer Case or AWD Unit Service Cooling System Service Brake Fluid Service Oil Change Service Transmission/ Transaxle Service All Services use the Fluids Specific to Your Vehicle Year Make and Model Keeping Fluids Clean […]

Vehicle breakdowns, are inconvenient, expensive and always seem to happen at the worst times.  There is also a huge safety factor, getting way off to the side of the road, using flares, hazard flashers and having an emergency kit, a plan and equipment in the event of a breakdown is always a good idea.   […]

The different mechanical systems in your vehicle need to have lubrication while they are operating.  The engine, the engine’s cooling system, the transmission, transfer case, differential(s), power steering, brake, and hydraulic clutch.  Not every vehicle is equipped with all of these systems, but each of these systems need special fluid to operate.  The fluid for […]

Vehicle breakdowns, are inconvenient, expensive and always seem to happen at the worst times.  There is also a huge safety factor, getting way off to the side of the road, using flares, hazard flashers and having an emergency plan and equipment in the event of a breakdown is always a good idea.   According to […]

Hybrid vehicles are a combination of a gas and an electric powered vehicle all in one car. This is why it is so much more fuel efficient. Most of the around town driving is done on the electric portion of the power, while longer driving and higher speeds is powered by the gas engine. The […]

Electric vehicles are here and a lot more are coming. What does this mean for electric car maintenance? The design of the electric cars eliminates over two-dozen mechanical components that would normally require service and maintenance. There are no spark plugs to replace, no oil changes to perform, no engine cooling system to service, and […]

  There are definitely times when a vehicle, even though it will still drive, should be towed.  Many times a consumer will drive their vehicle to a repair facility to save money on a tow bill.  Isn’t spending $75.00 to $100.00 on a tow bill much less expensive, than the possible damage that could cost […]