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 […]

If the temperature on your vehicle is in the red zone, if it is getting hot, or your warning beeper that some vehicles are equipped with goes off, pull over and turn off your vehicle immediately.  If you see coolant leaking, see smoke from under the hood of your vehicle or smell coolant (sweet syrup […]

This tends to be a hot topic, the vehicle manufacturer’s have increased mileage change intervals, and there is a lot of information on the internet about how this can save you money. Granted since the introduction of synthetic oils and the further refinement of oils, the suggested oil change intervals have increased to anywhere from […]

Automatic Transmission Service Less Expensive Than Repair One of the most overlooked vehicle maintenance services is the automatic transmission service.  The transmission of your vehicle is a major component that can be very expensive to repair. While we regularly change the engine oil in our vehicles, the emphasis has not been placed on the other […]

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 […]

Brake fluid is one of the most neglected fluids in vehicles today, but yet is vitally important for safe driving. It is designed to function in the hydraulic brake system under all operating conditions. The brake fluid is made from a combination of various types of glycol, a nonpetroleum based fluid. The brake fluid boiling […]