Most everyone has scrubbed their vehicle with a sponge dipped in a soapy-bucket and then used the garden hose to rinse away the soap. It’s simple and economical. But did you know that dish soap, which is oftentimes also used as a go-to household cleaner, is unsafe to use on your vehicle. Here’s why… Most…
When does a vehicle need a tune up? What happens during a tune up? Does that mean that the mechanic checks on and works on the engine? These are questions you may be asking yourself. You’ve probably heard of an auto tune up, but maybe you don’t realize what happens while your vehicle is at…
The cost of gas has dipped considerably in recent months, but it’s still important to try and run your vehicle efficiently; efficiency alleviates the pressure on your wallet your vehicle and the environment. The first step toward efficiency is to ease up on pedal. Higher RPM’s mean a much lower fuel efficiency. Remember in driver’s…
Tune ups are often thought of as required maintenance for older vehicles. But the truth is that most any vehicle with a few thousand miles can benefit from a tune up. Tune ups are nothing more than a broad-scope maintenance check. Tune ups are designed to keep vehicles operating efficiently, but also ensure that any…
Almost everyone has likely experienced it: Get behind the wheel, putt the key into the ignition, turn it, and nothing happens. Dead battery. It’s a bummer of situation, and there are few things more frustrating. And if you have the right tools, equipment, and experience you should be able to easily jump start the battery.…
Did you know that it’s very possible to diagnose an issue within our vehicle’s engine by smell? It’s true. And while it is also true that our vehicles rely on us to provide them regular maintenance to keep them in top shape, it is also possible that certain components, especially those associated with the engine,…
We talk often about vehicle maintenance. And it’s for a good reason: let regular maintenance schedules slide and watch the vehicle we appreciate deteriorate; a small problem could develop into a much larger, and more expensive, and more expansive one. Tire Balance And tire balance and scheduled rotation is often an overlooked component of vehicle…
There are times when vehicle maintenance or repair is completely unavoidable; our vehicles undergo constant wear and tear and eventually something, some component, will break down. For instance, a simple hose which is made out of an incredibly durable rubber, but a rubber that will eventually break down, can dry out and crack; the metal…
It’s a strange feeling: you’re driving down the road and the vehicle seems to be pulling left and right, and the response time for any corrections you make with the steering wheel are eerily-slow. It’s likely if you ever do find yourself in this situation that the vehicle’s alignment needs to be adjusted. Alignment issues…
The fluids that support a vehicle’s many systems are important and vital to a vehicle’s health; a leak—oil, transmission fluid, water, antifreeze, etc.—shouldn’t be ignored. Every fluid supports one of the systems that keep a vehicle in optimal condition. And, for one reason or another, sometimes those fluids leak. Fluid leaks are fairly common, especially…