Do I Really Need To Change My Coolant? Is A Coolant Flush Necessary?
The cooling system’s primary component is antifreeze/coolant, which helps keep the engine from freezing in the winter (don’t laugh, we do travel to other climates you know), and keeps it cool in the summer. As with brake fluid, your coolant can be tested to determine when it needs to be replaced. In this case, we…
Does Brake Fluid Really Need To Be Changed Or Flushed?
Brakes are one of the most essential safety components on your vehicle. However, you may find yourself wondering if a brake fluid flush is necessary. The short answer? Yes. Why A Brake Fluid Flush is Necessary Brake fluid is a hydraulic fluid that’s crucial for proper braking. Unlike other types of fluids in your vehicle,…
Does The Power Steering Fluid In My Car Really Need To Be Changed?
Shown above are two power steering pumps. The one on the left is for a newer vehicle, the one on the right the old fashioned style many of you may be familiar with. Of course the main thing they have in common is that they do their job by creating hydraulic pressure on a specially…
What Is A Differential? Does The Differential Fluid Really Need To Be Changed?
Most of us have heard of a “rear differential” or a “front differential” but few know what it actually does. Basically, the differential takes power from the vehicle’s transmission and turns power traveling down the centerline of the vehicle and transfers it to the wheels. It also allows the wheels to turn at different speeds…
Is a Transmission Flush or Transmission Service Really Necessary?
If you read our blog on motor oil, we covered the fact that dirt is suspended in the oil. At each oil change, the oil (and the dirt it holds) drains out of your car and clean oil is added. Can we apply the same reasoning with transmissions? Transmissions don’t pull in air or combustion…
Are Auto Club Memberships Worthwhile?
Motor clubs provide good benefits for the consumer and offer peace of mind for the consumer who travels a lot or has a loved one living away from home. Undoubtedly, their primary focus is the customer. I am thinking of clubs like AAA Motor Club or Cross Country Motor Club, the two big wheels in…
What Is The Best Kind Of Fuel For My Car? Should I Use Premium Gasoline?
The best way to determine if premium fuel is right for you is to check your owner’s manual to see what they recommend for your specific car. Higher-end models and turbo charged engines may require premium gas. Those cars are designed to burn fuel at optimum levels. Both the way the engine is timed and…
How Do I Jump Start My Car? What Is The Proper Jump Start Procedure?
We’ve all experienced a dead battery, haven’t we? We turn the key and either hear nothing or series of repetitive clicks. The engine does not turn over. That is the only time you should jump-start your car. If you’re driving down the road and your car dies, the battery is not the cause of your…
Should I Buy An Extended Warranty?
We advise our customers against purchasing extended warranties. Evidence proves that, in most cases, the cost of the warranty is far more than the benefit received. The concept we operate under is very simple. Any warranty company has to make a profit or it goes out of business. It must have significant overhead, with a…
Should I Fix My Car Or Buy A New One?
Every car has a point of diminishing returns. What you do from the day you drive your car off the showroom floor and whether you think of your vehicle as an investment or as an expense affects the decisions you make about replacing it. You should not say, “Well, I don’t want to put that…