Fuel Service Oil Change At NAPA Autocare – Now That’s Maintenance
Most of us take preventive action with important elements of our everyday life. Whether it’s brushing our teeth or mowing our lawn, we know that leaving these areas unattended will cost us time and money in the future. However US Auto owners don’t apply the same thinking in many cases to their car. Several sources […]
Headlamps…
Did you know that 40% of traffic fatalities take place at night even though there’s 60% less traffic? Obviously, proper visibility is important for safe driving; especially at night. So, what can you do to help your night vision? Besides making sure you have good wiper blades to keep your windshield clean, make certain that both the […]
What Benefit Will I Get Out Of A Fuel System Cleaning?
The dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you will see in performance and fuel economy after a fuel system cleaning. But it is important not to wait until your system is running poorly. If you do, by the time you get a cleaning, you’ve wasted hundreds of dollars in gas or even […]
What’s The Harm In Putting Off Replacing My Engine Air Filter?
That’s a fair question because after all, my car still starts and runs fine. However, trouble could very well be on the way. The vehicle’s engine uses a massive amount of air to operate and generate the power to propel the car forward…. like 12,000 gallons of air for every gallon of fuel. The air […]
Viva la Differential!
Since the front-wheel drive is so common these days, the differential is taken care of during a routine transmission service, so most people don’t even ever have to think about it. And also, most rear-wheel drive differentials don’t have to be serviced for several miles, so, understandably, this is not a service that is on […]
Does Oil Type Matter?
When the Check Engine Light comes on in your vehicle, do you cringe in fear or just ignore it? Many people are not sure what to do, so let us try and take some of the mystery out of it. First, if it is a flashing check engine light, something is wrong. You should get […]
Get Fresh Air INSIDE Your Car
Air quality affects us wherever we are. We have become more aware of how air pollution negatively affects our lives over the past few decades. But have you thought about the air INSIDE your car? Most vehicles model year 2000 and newer have cabin air filters. The filters take care of cleaning the air in […]
The 411 On Replacing Batteries
Question:When do I need to replace my battery? Answer:That is a very smart question that can sometimes be overlooked until the battery dies and it is a last resort purchase. Other times, batteries are being replaced before their time. Here is the run down on how to know when your battery is ready to be replaced. If your […]
All About Axles
Your axles are an extremely important part of your vehicle. They are the last link in transferring power from the engine to your wheels. They’re strong parts that can last a long time, but they can run into trouble. Axles just wear out over time and need to be replaced. Sometimes axle seals leak lubricant […]
Alternator – What is It?
Why is there a warning light that looks like a car battery on your dashboard? The purpose of the light is to let you know your battery is not charging properly. Your battery stores enough energy to start your car and get you going- not much more. You won’t get very far on battery power alone. To […]