Need Suspension Repair? Here’s How To Know. Signs You Need Suspension Repair What Does Your Car’s Suspension System Do? The suspension system in your car helps keep the frame and chassis stable when moving over uneven roads and making turns. It ensures safety and comfort as you accelerate, corner, and brake. Your suspension system even […]
Changing Power Steering Fluid: Why, When, And How Everything You Need to Know About Power Steering Fluid Flushes How Often Should You Change Your Power Steering Fluid? Power steering fluid is one of those fluids you probably don’t think about too often in your vehicle. Still, much like every other fluid in your vehicle, it […]
What Is ABS And Why Do You Need It? How ABS Keeps You Safe on the Road What is ABS? For some drivers, there’s a memory of learning to drive in snow and icy conditions where our driving teacher or parent reminded us to pump the brakes rather than slam them because if you didn’t, […]
Everything You Need To Know About Transmission Fluid Transmission Fluid Keeps You Moving What is Transmission Fluid? Transmission fluid lubricates your transmission system’s many moving and interlocking parts. It’s important to keep these parts lubricated because friction between them can cause a build-up of heat that can lead to catastrophic transmission failure, leaving you stranded […]
Need A Wheel Alignment? Here’s How To Tell. Wheel Alignment: Is it that important? What is Wheel Alignment? Despite the name, wheel alignment has much more to do with your vehicle’s steering and suspension systems than it does with the wheels themselves. When a mechanic performs a wheel alignment, they adjust the angle of the […]
How Often Should You Rotate Your Tires For the Best Performance? What Can Tire Rotation Do for Your Driving Experience? What is Tire Rotation? Tire rotation is moving your tires from front to back or side to side to mitigate tire wear that may be heavier in one place than the other. For example, if […]
Avoiding Road Hazards that Can Ruin Your Tires Let’s Start with Good Maintenance Clearly, every driver wants to avoid road hazards that can damage tires. But did you know that minimizing damage along the road actually begins with a solid plan for tire maintenance? For example, make sure you’re operating at the manufacturer’s recommended air […]
Oh, No! Using the Wrong Fuel in Your Car! How Bad Is This? We’ve all made mistakes. That’s life. When the error is putting the wrong fuel in your vehicle, however, the moment of recognition may incite panic. If it happens to you, perhaps you’ll wonder, “How bad is this?” While it isn’t good, the […]
It’s Just Water. Can It Damage Your Vehicle? Your Car Is Not a Boat Unless you own one of the surviving classic Amphicars, your vehicle is not a boat. Therefore, it’s designed for use on dry land, not for running through high water. Of course, your automobile is going to get wet due to normal […]
Choosing New Tires Is It Time For New Tires? AIs it time for a new set of tires? Tires are not safe to use once the tread depth reaches 2/32″. What’s more, the traction you need may not exist even before your tires reach this minimum tread depth. Also, if you notice other tell-tale signs, […]