Lighting/Wipers, Belts/Hoses, Filters/Fluids
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 →
Throwback Thursday– Turn Signal
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 1920s, designed a . This arm allowed … 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 →
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, you … Continue reading →
How important is my car’s fuel filter?
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. One of these is the fuel filter, so this part is very important to keep maintained. Cars, five years or older, … Continue reading →