Posted on 2/14/2024
The water pump plays a major role in the operation of our vehicles. When talking about auto repair we generally think of maintenance items like belts, hoses, tires, brakes, oil change etc. A failed water pump just isn't something we think of needing replacement. Our vehicles just will not run if the coolant is not circulating through our vehicle's engine. Yes, the water pump is a very important car part! Eventually the fuel pump will fail. You may notice a growling or squealing noise coming from the engine area. You may also see coolant leaks under the vehicle around the timing belt area. You may also get the notification of low coolant. The NAPA link below has some great information on the water pump as well as a couple videos. Check them out! https://bobsautoservice.napawebtools.com/topic/water-pump/  
Posted on 2/13/2024
It's that time of year when we finish up gathering all the papers and forms needed for filing our taxes for 2023. If you are expecting a refund and the state and/or federal level(s); how do you plan on spending that refund? Tax refunds are really nice to use to purchase something that you have been wanting or needing for a while. It's almost like a bonus birthday present! I'm going to plant the seed to perhaps put some of that tax refund towards some maintenance needs for your vehicle(s). What?? That's right, give your vehicle some "maintenance love"! As this video explains some preventive maintenance may just be what your vehicle needs to keep you on the road and possibly save you money in the long run. Take a look ... read more
Posted on 2/12/2024
Hope your Monday is Marvelous
Posted on 2/8/2024
This saying just spoke to me today. I think the author was thinking it as a motivational phrase for CHANGE. As a motivational phrase it could be applied to so many things. For example, our eating habits, spending habits, exercise habits. Perhaps, one or more "bad" habits needs to be modified or changed a bit. Okay, so this phrase speaks to me in several areas of needed change! I'll start with one and go from there.... I promise! It could also be motivation to KEEP DOING what you are doing! Maybe you have already made a major change. This phrase could be a reason to keep doing what you are doing! Hope your days has been a good one! Now back to my promise....  
Posted on 2/6/2024
Have you ever thought about the interstates and highways came to be numbered? Why do we have I90 close to us? How about I94? Why was Highway 16 given that number? The link below will have some answers for you. https://carbuzz.com/.../the-u-s-interstate-system-why-is...