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 […]

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 […]

We hear this question a lot and, according to the US Department of Transportation, the average life expectancy of a vehicle is 13 to 17 years. The USDOT just published that the average age of vehicles on US Highways is 11.5 years old, which is the highest the average has ever been. The life expectancy […]

There are times when a vehicle, though still drivable, 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 to $100 on a tow bill much less expensive than a bill for several hundred dollars for additional repairs? As the […]

Air pollution seems to be the big focus of the type of pollution that vehicles cause. But due to tighter DEQ & EPA regulations, emissions from road vehicles have been reduced greatly. A recent study published by the Vehicle Certification Agency states: it would take 50 new cars that traveled one mile to produce the […]

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 […]

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 […]

In today’s cars that are computer controlled, the definition of a tune up has really changed. On most cars the only parts that can really be replaced on most cars, are the Spark Plugs, Spark Plug Wires, Fuel Filters, Air Filters and Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valves (PCV Valve). There are not any components that require […]

Maintaining your present vehicle may be the key to long-term financial happiness. Spending a portion of your tax refund on repairs or maintenance for your vehicle can help to protect your second largest investment. The month of April has been deemed National Car Care Month by The National Car Care Council. Nationwide they hold free […]

In our society with the global climate change concerns we keep hearing the buzz words “Go Green”. People are more aware of how their daily choices really affect the environment. Whether it is the car we drive, or how much we drive, what kind of fuel we use, what kind of equipment we use in […]