These days most vehicle manufacturers have installed several failsafes to prevent accidental battery death. For instance, most newer vehicles will automatically turn off unused lights after a certain span of time. But even in vehicles programmed with preventative measures, vehicle batteries will still get old or dirty and corroded, and can unfortunately leave us stranded.…
Most of us have owned vehicles that leak oil when parked. There are a number of reasons as to why engine oil would leak, but in all events, it is a sign that your vehicle needs maintenance/service. Here are a few of the common signs of an oil leak, and a few of the possible…
When a headlight goes out on your vehicle it can be frustrating. It’s unfortunate because without two functioning headlights it’s illegal to continue to drive after dark. And because you don’t want to get stopped by your local Police Department, then it’s best to know how to change a headlight quick and easy. Here’s how…
Summertime will soon come to a close, and the fall/winter weather will present certain driving challenges. Oftentimes our vehicle’s windshield wiper blades are worn out and need to be replaced, and we don’t find out until it’s too late, in the middle of a bad storm, and there is limited visibility. Windshield wipers are made…
It’s that time of year again. The warm months have come and gone, and the brisk temps of fall have settled over the Billings area. Cooler temps do pose certain problems to drivers, especially those who unexpectedly find themselves on the cusp of being late for work, and hurry out to the car only to…
All vehicles are going to need service at some point. Oil changes, tire rotations, etc., are all a routine responsibility for the owner of a vehicle. But there are other responsibilities, some of which may get overlooked, to keep your vehicle working efficiently. And one of those often-overlooked vehicle-owner responsibilities is wheel alignment. One of…
If you have taken a recent visit to the car lot, and have looked at the window sticker’s claims to MPG, you might have been shocked to know that many modern vehicles get very good gas mileage. But those advertised numbers are statistically possible only when the vehicle is operated at its optimal best. That…
If your TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system) warning light goes on during a cold snap, it may not mean your tire has a leak. Tire pressure can decrease about 1 PSI (pound per square inch) for every 10 degrees the temperature drops. It’s not that more air is escaping your tires, but rather the air…
Wintertime can make it difficult to keep your vehicle clean. Sometimes, the temperatures are too cold for a wash and other times the temps are just warm for a wash, but also warm enough to melt the snow to a slushy mud that splashes the underside and lower panels. But you can keep the interior…
There is a certain pride that comes from keeping a vehicle on the road past the prime life-span of many of its counterparts. And the secret to keeping that vehicle on the road, and working in tip-top condition is regular maintenance. It’s possible for a vehicle to exceed not only one-hundred thousand miles but three-hundred…