Do Maintenance Free Vehicles Really Exist?
January 09, 2022
The engine oil, transmission fluid, and the cooling system of your vehicle is just the beginning of proper maintenance. There are other fluids, filters, and spark plugs just to name a few. When you are on the repairing side of vehicles that have been in use for 60,000 miles or more and see the results […]
Are The Fluids In Your Vehicle Maintenance Free?
January 03, 2022
This article is the 2nd one on whether today’s vehicles are really maintenance free. We were talking about engine oil, it is interesting but a simple oil change is one of the best returns on investment that you can have performed on your vehicle. By keeping the engine oil clean no matter what the service interval […]
How Often Should I have My Vehicle Alignment Adjusted
December 29, 2021
A vehicle should track straight on a flat, straight road with the steering wheel centered. To keep it that way it is a good idea to have the alignment checked on an annual basis. The condition of our roads can cause a vehicle to get knocked out of alignment by extremely rough roads or by […]
How Often Should I Change the Timing Chain on My Engine?
December 23, 2021
The timing chain of a vehicles’ engine is designed to last the life time of the engine, if that engine is maintained properly. Timing chains are not typically a maintenance service that needs to be replaced after so many miles or years like a timing belt. The best way to maintain an engine and […]
What Should I Do If My Check Engine Light Is On and I Am Due to Get the DEQ Emissions Test?
December 21, 2021
If the Check Engine/Service Engine Soon light is illuminated on your dash, the computer of your vehicle is seeing an error that affects the performance or the emission operation of your vehicle. We recommend that you do NOT take it to DEQ. The vehicle will fail the test and it will be recorded in the […]
My Vehicle is Maintenance Free for the First 100,000 Miles!
December 16, 2021
Newer vehicles today are being sold with the misconception that they are maintenance free. As an example the manufacturers have extended the life of oil changes to every 7,500 up to as much as 15,000 miles, instead of what has always been the automotive industry standard of every 3,000 miles. Transmission services have been extended […]
WHAT IS THE BEST OIL I CAN USE FOR MY VEHICLE?
December 14, 2021
There are really only 2 things that you need to know to use the best oil for your vehicle. What is the manufacture specified type, grade, and weight of the oil that your vehicle is designed to use. The best oil for your vehicle is CLEAN oil, keeping it changed often enough to […]
When Should I Replace My Car Instead of Repair It
December 12, 2021
When a vehicle hits the 100,000 mile mark and is moving into being a 7 or 8 year old car many consumers wonder if the vehicle is worth a major repair like a replacement engine, transmission, transfer case or other large expensive repairs. We recommend that you look at many things when facing that decision: […]
Why are the fluids in my vehicle dark and brown do they really need to be changed?
December 09, 2021
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 […]
How Do You Minimize Vehicle Breakdowns?
December 07, 2021
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 […]