by Dale Johnson | Sep 3, 2019 | Auto Mechanic, Car Maintenance, Oil Change, Tire Rotation
Asking around, there seems to be some confusion about the differences between tire rotations and wheel alignments. When you factor in tire pressure and the ideal amount of tire tread (the ridges and grooves on the surface of your tires) for optimal traction, most...
by Dale Johnson | Aug 26, 2019 | Car Maintenance, Oil Change, Vehicle Repair
A regular oil change lubricates your engine in the short term and provides long-term protection by actually cleaning your engine’s parts as it goes about its business of taking you from point A to point B. A good synthetic oil will actually hold accumulated junk...
by Dale Johnson | Jul 31, 2019 | Auto Mechanic, Car Maintenance, Oil Change
Routine auto maintenance could be likened to going to the doctor once a year for an annual physical, but that analogy is a bit misleading. The reason is that auto maintenance addresses problems on the spot thanks to electronic diagnostic tools and can actually fix...
by Dale Johnson | Jul 24, 2019 | Auto Mechanic, Car Maintenance, Oil Change
The vast majority of vehicle owners aren’t entirely sure how to respond to a check engine light that suddenly comes on. What’s the best response? A shrug, mild concern, or something that really gets the heart racing and focuses the mind? The Catch-all of...
by Dale Johnson | May 8, 2019 | Car Maintenance, Oil Change, Vehicle Repair
A lot of drivers prefer to avoid going to the dealership for service because of the high costs, long waits, and upselling tactics. For such a simple job as an oil change, can’t any good mechanic handle it just the same? As long as you get an appropriate type of oil...
by Dale Johnson | May 2, 2019 | Brakes, Car Maintenance, Clutch, Oil Change, Vehicle Repair
For most cars manufactured in the 21st century, the traditional auto tune-up has become obsolete thanks to computers, longer-lasting parts, and the modern fuel injection system. But don’t be fooled: your car still needs regular maintenance! A car care checklist simply...