Common Symptoms of a Bad Differential
A damaged differential can negatively impact your safety on the road. This article outlines the function a differential has on your wheels and how you can detect the symptoms of a bad differential.
How Often Should You Replace Spark Plugs?
Spark plugs provide the necessary electricity to ignite the air and fuel mixture in your car’s engine. This combustion creates the energy to start your engine and power the pistons. Without healthy spark plugs, you may experience a decrease in performance and fuel economy.
The Difference Between a Two-Wheel and Four-Wheel Alignment
A wheel alignment service will help ensure that your tires perform their best. Wheel alignments allow tires to wear evenly and will fix common issues like your car pulling to the side or vibrating while driving. Proper alignment of your wheels is crucial for overall vehicle performance and longevity.
What Your Soft or Spongy Brake Pedal Is Telling You
A properly functioning brake pedal should feel firm when you press it. A soft or spongy brake pedal describes a pedal that does not have the proper amount of firmness or resistance when you press it. A spongy brake pedal is dangerous for you, your passengers, and other drivers.
Why Your Car May Make A Loud Noise While Accelerating
Does your car make a loud noise while accelerating? Acceleration should be smooth and steady. If your car does make a loud noise when you hit the gas, then there’s probably an internal issue that needs to be fixed. Exhaust System Issues Outside of hot rods and sports cars, most vehicles should not make that […]
What Do Your Filters Do & When Should You Change Them?
Every modern car has four primary filters: the cabin air filter, engine air filter, fuel filter, and oil filter. Proper filter maintenance is essential for keeping your car in working order. We’ve outlined what each filter does and how often you should change them below. Cabin Air Filter The cabin air filter keeps the air […]
5 Reasons You Shouldn’t Ignore Your Manufacturer Suggested Maintenance Schedule
It can be tempting to ignore your manufacturer’s suggested maintenance schedule, but doing so could be costly to your vehicle’s performance and your wallet. Your manufacturer-suggested maintenance schedule was made by the people who made your car and is a complete list of maintenance items that should be performed and when. Following this recommended service […]
6 Oil Change Questions & Answers
A regular oil change is one of the most important preventative maintenance tasks for your vehicle. Doing so will keep your engine oil fresh, clean, and able to perform the key lubricating functions that your engine desperately needs. We’ve put together 6 of the most common oil change questions we’ve received and answered them all […]
Explaining The Different Types of Engine Oil
Changing your oil on a regular schedule is the best way you can help improve the lifespan of your engine, but you may be wondering what type of oil you should choose for your vehicle. There are four basic different types of engine oil: Conventional, High-Mileage, Full Synthetic, and Synthetic blend engine oil. Before we […]
How To Diagnose Your Car’s Leaks By Color and Smell
Diagnosing your car’s leak isn’t difficult once you know what to look or smell for. The color and smell of the leak are often enough to pinpoint the problem area. If your car leaves behind a puddle on the ground after it’s been parked for a while, then use this article to help diagnose where […]
