Did you know that the number one factor that determines how long a vehicle stays on the road is how well that vehicle was kept up during its life? It’s true, it’s also true that most people forget to do some of the regular maintenance required to keep a vehicle running well; a quarter of…
Did you know that a Diesel Engine will likely outlast a Gasoline engine by hundreds of thousands of miles? It’s true—usually true (there have been a few poorly constructed diesel engines produced by companies over the years). All things being equal, a diesel engine could remain on the road for thirty years or more. It’s…
Did you know that most people have no idea how to change a tire? It’s true. According to the various sources it’s thought that anywhere from twenty-to-fifty percent of Americans have absolutely no idea how to change a tire. Probably most people think they can search the Internet on their cell phone when they need…
Oftentimes, people aren’t aware of the correct time at which brake pads go bad; but understanding how and when these components go bad is important to both the longevity of your car and your own health. Here’s why… Brake pads are an important component. It’s a key part to your vehicle’s braking system. It’s a…
Here’s the scenario: you put your key into the ignition, turn the key, and nothing happens—maybe there’s a faint clicking sound. You go to the trunk and remove the battery jumper cables (hopefully you are prepared enough to have stored jumper cables in your vehicle’s trunk)—two terminals at each end red and black. Now what……
The check engine light. It’s an annoyance for so many drivers. But it’s there for a reason. And while some of the reasons are minor, and the light may indicate a problem that is easily diagnosed and fixed, other times it means there is potentially a problem that inaction will only make worse. And the…
Believe it or not your tires, like everything on your vehicle, do need semi-regular maintenance. A little tire maintenance may extend the lifespan of your tires by a year—maybe more. And while some of this maintenance does cost money, the amount saved should be more than the cost of continual tire replacement—premature tire replacement. Here’s…
It’s been a relatively mild fall/early winter here in Montana, but the cold, icy weather of winter looks to be upon us. So, let’s talk about winter driving safety. Here in Montana severe weather comes at a moment’s notice, and you should always be prepared in the event of icy or snowy road conditions; weather…
Everyday windshield scraping is an almost sacred practice in Montana in winter. And the problem oftentimes is that once you remove the ice and snow from the outside of the windows/windshield and you get back into the vehicle, suddenly the heat from your body or breath fogs up the inside of the glass and you…
A little bit of love and care can help your vehicle run efficiently. The sticker MPG found on most new vehicles is only effective when the vehicle is in perfect shape. With a little bit of know-how, and some attentiveness, you can achieve, or at least approach, that optimal MPG listed on the sticker at…