Lighting/Wipers, Belts/Hoses, Filters/Fluids
What’s the difference between a cabin filter and an air filter?
That’s a really good question. Most people don’t even know that their vehicles have both types of air filters. Let’s start with how they are the same. Cabin and air filters stop harmful debris, dirt and air traveling contaminants from … Continue reading →
Fall Headlight Safety
I absolutely LOVE Fall! The weather is great and the tree colors are vibrant and beautiful. The Fall season also means less daylight hours. The Car Care Council would like us to be aware that with less daylight means … Continue reading →
Turn Signal–Throwback Thursday
For this Throwback Thursday we are taking a look at the history of the flashing turn signal lights. You know, the ones you wish everyone would use. Florence Lawrence, an actress in the 1920’s, designed an “arm” . This “arm” … Continue reading →
History of the Auto Dimmer Switch
Before you read this post, what do you think changed with the dimmer switch? Was it a change in performance, size, location or something else? If you said size and location, you would be right! For us Baby Boomers, … Continue reading →
Car Care Aware–More Spring Tips
April is Car Care Awareness month and the National Car Care Council (carcre.org) would like to remind you of ways you can give a little TLC to your vehicle during April. Check all your lights for any burned out bulbs–this … Continue reading →
Conventional Oil, Synthetic Oil
Conventional Oil, Synthetic Oil…they’re all the same right? Not anymore. At one time all cars used conventional oil with different weights like 5W-30 , 5W-20, 0W-20. In the early 1970s synthetic oil started to be used slightly. In 2000, the … Continue reading →
My heater smells sweet. Why?
A sweet smell when turning on your heat could be an indicator that the heater core has a small leak. The same coolant that cools your engine runs through small tubes in the heater core. If one of these tubes … Continue reading →
How important is my car’s fuel filter?
The fuel filter for your vehicle, actually, is a very important part. All vehicles have a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. One of these is the fuel filter. It’s … Continue reading →
Why is changing the cabin air filter so important?
Why is changing the cabin air filter so important? Glad you asked! As you can see from the picture, a vehicle’s cabin filter is at work keeping all kinds of debris from coming into your car. Another reminder to change … Continue reading →
How Do I Know If My Serpentine Belt Needs Replaced?
The serpentine belt needs to be replaced either: by the # of miles on your vehicle, if you see any visible signs of cracks and/or by measuring the thickness of the belt. You can check for cracks and the … Continue reading →