What is oil viscosity? Oil viscosity refers to how easily oil pours at a specified temperature. Thin oils have lower viscosity (lower number) and pour more easily at low temperatures than thicker oils that have a greater viscosity (higher number).
"Car designers are just going to have to come up with an automobile that outlasts the payments." - Erma Bombeck. Of course, regular maintenance can do the trick.
How many car parts do you suppose there are on a single vehicle? Would you believe there are 30,000? Would you believe 80% of those are recyclable?
Who doesn’t love the smell of a new car? Actually, the smell of a new car is comprised of 50 volatile organic compounds. Don’t worry, none of them are toxic!
Do you know that an average car is made up of more than 30,000 components? This includes all the little pieces put together to build this incredible machine.
Adding coolant to your car? Make sure it's been properly mixed according to the owner’s manual. Adding an unmixed coolant will damage the radiator, the rest of the cooling system, and it won't cool properly. Instead of guessing, let us take care of this for you.
Are there little chirping noises coming from your engine while you're driving? It may be caused by loose, faulty or broken transmission mounts. If they're not repaired, bigger problems will follow.
"Car designers are just going to have to come up with an automobile that outlasts the payments." - Erma Bombeck
How often should you rotate your tires? About every 5,000 miles, according to experts. It will prevent uneven wear and make the vehicle handle more smoothly - and safely - and extend the life of the tires.
If your car is constantly overheating, this obviously means that there's something wrong with the cooling system. However, the issue could be one of many things like a broken water pump, leaky radiator hoses or even a blocked radiator so you're going to want to have a mechanic check things out.
rotten egg or sulfur odor coming from the engine exhaust could have several causes. It may be the oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, PCV valve, ignition timing, or some other issue.
"It's a never ending battle of making your cars better and also trying to be better yourself." Dale Earnhardt
If the temperature gauge on your car’s dashboard suddenly spikes, you need to pull over and stop your car; continuing to drive could cause serious damage to the engine. Once you are off the road, call us for help.
Has your check engine light lit up out of the blue? Try tightening your gas cap (after you pull over and stop, of course. If this doesn't work, it may still be only a simple fix. Have us run a diagnostic.
Overheating is a serious problem as it can damage your vehicle’s engine. If your car starts to overheat, shut the engine off immediately and have it towed to our auto repair facility.
Shock absorbers deteriorate so gradually that you become used to the subtle changes in control and make adjustments as you go. Have them checked every 20,000 miles or so to see if they need to be replaced.
Periodically check your ride’s wheel alignment and rotate the tires according to the manufacturer’s recommendation. This will improve steering control and balance the wear on the tires to maximize life.
While automobiles began rolling across the landscape in 1886, the first gas gauge wasn’t installed until 1922. Prior to that, you needed to use a dipstick to see how much gas was in the tank.
Black transmission fluid, sticky transmission fluid, and a burned fluid smell are the telltale signs of internal transmission issues. Black fluid indicates worn-out internal clutches, sticky fluid indicates overheating, and smelly fluid indicates high heat that caused the fluid to burn.
Yellow-green liquid under your car, or the sickly sweet odor of leaking coolant, is never good and, if not addressed, could lead to damage. Instead of just adding more coolant, have us check and repair the cooling system.
Buying a used car? No matter if it's from a dealer or it's a private transaction, always have it inspected by professional mechanics before handing over your money. Unless the seller is willing to give you a warranty (highly doubtful), it's considered an "as is" purchase.
Did you buy a new part to replace an old one, but it's outside your DIY skills? Bring it to us and we'll install it for you. This is a pretty common practice and we'll be glad to help you out.
