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 […]
What Should I Do If My Vehicle Is Overheating?
November 11, 2021
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 […]
How Often Should I Have the Oil In My Vehicle Changed?
April 09, 2020

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 […]
Why Does the Automatic Transmission in My Vehicle Need Servicing?
March 26, 2020

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 […]
Why Are the Fluids in My Vehicle Dark and Brown? Do They Really Need to Be Changed?
February 03, 2017
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 […]
How Often Should I Have My Brake Fluid Serviced?
August 16, 2013
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 […]