Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little abo...

January 15, 2023

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Steering

Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose)

Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. ...

Jan 08, 2023 Read

Tires

Read a Good Tire Lately? (Tire Wear)

There's lots of good information to read in books and online. You might not know that you can al...

Jan 01, 2023 Read

Tires and Wheels

Tire Tread Depth for Bloomington, Illinois Drivers

Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luc...

Dec 25, 2022 Read

Cabin Air Filter

Full of Hot Air (Air Conditioning)

In warm weather, you want to be in a cool vehicle. When we're talking cool, we don't mean stylish...

Dec 18, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

A Real "Pane" (Window Maintenance and Repair)

It's pretty frustrating when your driver's window won't work. You can't get your food at the dri...

Dec 11, 2022 Read

Fuel Economy

Breathe New Life into Your Engine (MAF sensor replacement)

If youve noticed your vehicle is hard to start, stalling, or has lost power, the culprit may be a...

Dec 04, 2022 Read

Oil Change

Oil's Well That Ends Well (Oil Change Grades and Weight)

Changing your oil regularly is one of the most important things you can do to keep your vehicle r...

Nov 27, 2022 Read

Windshield Wipers

Alleviate the Creaks and Squeaks (Chassis Lubrication)

If your vehicle creaks and squeaks when you drive down the road, it may mean that some of the met...

Nov 20, 2022 Read

PCV Valve

The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)

It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of thi...

Nov 13, 2022 Read