Lighting/Wipers, Belts/Hoses, Filters/Fluids
I’ve just discovered a pool of coolant underneath my car!
Finding coolant under your car is no way to start your day! You may be asking yourself “What happened?” Most likely your water pump has failed. After the engine has cooled; check the coolant fluid level and then take your … Continue reading →
Cold Car Care Needs— Brrrrrrr!
Oh my, are you keeping warm? While your vehicle has been helping to take care of some of your needs; here are some things to consider on taking care of its needs (yes, it’s not too late). Battery care: Without … Continue reading →
Car Filters Quiz Answers
Car Filters Quiz Answers How did you do? Here are the answers to the filter quiz : … Continue reading →
How Many Car Filters Do I Have?
Our vehicles today have several different types of filters. Each filter typically has its own maintenance schedule for being replaced. There is a matching quiz at the end, if you would like to take that challenge. While many replacement schedules … Continue reading →
Do hoses on my car need to be replaced?
Good question! Yes, you need to inspect your hoses and replace them as part of the regular maintenance. Hoses generally fail from the inside out so it’s not always easy to know. A blown hose can cause the engine to … Continue reading →
Filters, Filters, Filters
Our weather this June has been unbelievable! And this weekend was no exception. If you were spending any time in your vehicle, sure hope the air conditioner was working. How about the quality of the air inside your car… was … 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 includes … Continue reading →
Oil Oil Oil
Oil, oil, 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 sparingly. In 2000, the car … Continue reading →
Why are my wipers making a chattering noise?
Eeeeek! That’s one annoying sound! It’s time to get those wipers replaced. Not only do worn out wipers chatter, it won’t be long before they will interfere with your ability to see clearly. Wipers are constantly exposed to the extremes … Continue reading →
When I turned on the heater in my car, I smelled something sweet. What could this be?
A sweet smell when turning on your heater 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 →