Car Care Tips & Advice

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Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little abo...

February 12, 2023

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Oil Change

Oil Times are a-Changin' (Oil Change Synthetic)

When it comes to oil changes, things are really changing. Most newer vehicles require synthetic ...

Feb 05, 2023 Read

Fluids

Michigan : What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?

Michigan residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they us...

Jan 29, 2023 Read

Cabin Air Filter

A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)

Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most. Your vehi...

Jan 22, 2023 Read

Service Intervals

Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)

If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one...

Jan 15, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Rear Window?Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)

Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do wit...

Jan 08, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

3 Winter Windshield Tips (Care of Windshield)

Cold weather can present some real challenges when it comes to your vehicle's windshield. Think ...

Jan 01, 2023 Read

Windshield Wipers

Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

If you've ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasol...

Dec 25, 2022 Read

Exhaust

Sounds Exhausting! (Exhaust Service)

Most of us know a bad muffler when we hear it. That loud, rumbling sound is unmistakable. Did yo...

Dec 18, 2022 Read

Maintenance

Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)

In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle...

Dec 11, 2022 Read