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 | 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 | Jul 17, 2019 | Car Maintenance, Tune up, Vehicle Repair
Going on a road trip or enjoying one last hurrah before summer’s up can be an exhilarating way to spend a vacation. Who’s got the sunscreen? Where’s the map? Those are popular questions. A much-less-common question is, “who’s prepped the...
by Dale Johnson | Nov 28, 2018 | Auto Mechanic, Brakes, Car Maintenance, Clutch, Oil Change, Projects
Although the California weather might not be frightful this holiday season, you can still receive the gift that keeps on giving for Christmas. Regular auto maintenance gives you better gas mileage by giving your engine the freshest possible oil (oil changes at All...
by Dale Johnson | Nov 21, 2018 | Auto Mechanic, Car Maintenance, Oil Change, Vehicle Repair
The average car has a staggering 30,000 parts, and your car’s engine is ground zero for getting you from point A to point B. But did you ever stop to think why your engine works so much better with fresh oil? A Well-lubricated Engine is a Happy Engine The truth...