Lighting/Wipers, Belts/Hoses, Filters/Fluids
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. Not only does this … Continue reading →
Do my belts and hoses need replacing?
While I’d love to say a visual inspection is best…. it’s not. It’s not easy to know the exact condition of belts and hoses by looking at them as most fail from the inside out. With that being said, rubber hoses … Continue reading →
Help! My windshield will not clear.
Yikes! A foggy windshield can stop you in your tracks. With winter season upon us, having a windshield that will clear properly is very important; not only for your sanity, but also for your safety. The cause could be as simple … Continue reading →
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 →