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Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Easy on the Wheel (Power Steering)

Steering a vehicle these days doesn't take much effort, but if you got behind the wheel back before power steering was invented, you'd need to practically have the strength of Hercules to turn the ...

August 31, 2025

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Fluids

A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)

There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you...

Aug 24, 2025 Read

Steering

U and your U-Joints (Lubricate U-Joints)

If your vehicles power goes to the rear wheels, then you have something called U-joints in the dr...

Aug 17, 2025 Read

Steering

Steering You Right (Power Steering Fluid Service)

Its important for safe driving that two of the most important systems in your vehicle work right....

Aug 10, 2025 Read

Exhaust

Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)

No, ERG isnt the sound a pirate makes. Its a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas ...

Aug 03, 2025 Read

Service Intervals

Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)

Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicles brake pedal every day. And think of h...

Jul 27, 2025 Read

Windshield Wipers

Giving CV Joints the Boot! (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)

Ever wonder how your vehicles transmission is connected to your wheels? After all, when you hit a...

Jul 20, 2025 Read

Fuel Filter

No Fueling Around (Fuel Filter Replacement)

A driver called in to the shop the other day saying his European sports sedan had an odd problem....

Jul 13, 2025 Read

Engine Air Filter

It's (Not) Complicated (Engine Air Filter)

While many components of your vehicle are complex and composed of lots of mechanical and electric...

Jul 06, 2025 Read

Cabin Air Filter

Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance)

Your vehicle's air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there's...

Jun 29, 2025 Read