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Posts for Tag “oil”

When Should I Replace My Car Instead of Repair It?

September 15, 2022
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. The average age of a vehicle on the road per the US […]
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         Is Oil Consumption In Our Vehicles Acceptable and O.K.?

September 08, 2022
Oil consumption is when your vehicle’s engine is consuming oil during normal engine operation and that oil passes through the exhaust system.  While oil consumption does cause oil loss it is different than an oil leak(s) that can also cause oil loss. Low oil level can lead to loss of oil pressure and can cause […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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What Is The Purpose of a Vehicle Cabin Air Filter?

November 19, 2021
Many vehicle owners are not even aware that their vehicle has a cabin air filter, but most of today’s vehicles are equipped with them.  The cabin air filter in your vehicle is an essential part of your vehicle’s ventilation system.  They function like a furnace filter does in your home.   The cabin air filter […]
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How Often Do Car Fires Occur?

October 26, 2021
The last article we wrote we talked about some of the causes of vehicle fires and how to avoid them.  Even though we saw another car fire on I5 South last weekend, some of our feedback indicated that most consumers do not feel that a vehicle fire occurs very often, or would ever affect them […]
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How Can You Optimize Fuel Efficiency in Your Vehicle?

April 30, 2020
Keeping Your Vehicle Fuel-Efficient The cost of fuel seems to be on the rise this fall, so it may have you wondering what is the best way to make your vehicle more fuel-efficient.  There are a few ways that you can keep your vehicle as fuel-efficient as possible. Regular Vehicle Inspection for Fuel-Efficiency Having your […]
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Brakes Are the Most Important Safety System of Your Vehicle

April 23, 2020
Most Important Safety System The brake system of your vehicle is by far the most important safety system that it has.  Being able to slow down or stop at a moment’s notice will help to avoid an incident or accident.  Improperly working brakes will not do the job they are designed to do and will […]
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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 […]
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