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Knowledge is Power (Battery Testing)

It’s likely happened to you once or twice.  You head to your vehicle, open the door, turn the key and… lo and behold, your battery is dead. Now you’re stranded, may have to get...
Published on: Jul 26, 2026

Your Brakes Are Telling You Something: When Rotor Replacement Makes Sense

You may not realize it, but your vehicle is communicating with you all the time.  For example, your brakes talk to you through sounds, vibrations and changes in how your vehicle feels when you st...
Published on: Jul 19, 2026

Smooth Moves

Stop for a moment and think of what’s holding that heavy engine that sits under your vehicle’s hood to your vehicle’s frame.  Your engine weighs hundreds of pounds, so it’...
Published on: Jul 12, 2026

In That Case… (Transfer Case Exchange)

Ever wonder how all-wheel-drive or 4-wheel-drive vehicles get the power from the engine to the front and rear wheels? The magic happens in what's called a transfer case.  In some all-wheel-drive ...
Published on: Jul 05, 2026

Let’s Clear the Air

In an effort to keep the air we breathe clean, modern vehicles with internal combustion engines are designed to reduce the emissions by recirculating exhaust gas into the engine.  It has a part t...
Published on: Jun 28, 2026

Leaking Oil Isn’t Normal: When a Valve Cover Gasket Needs Replacing

Let’s say you discover a little oil leak in your vehicle and you think, “It’s small.  It’s no big deal.”  Remember that no oil leak is ever normal, and it might...
Published on: Jun 21, 2026

Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)

When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible.  It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Jun 14, 2026

When Your Tires are Tired (Tire Replacement)

Tires are so reliable these days that few drivers pay much attention to them.  But tires wear out.  They have a tough job since they are the only point of contact between your vehicle and th...
Published on: Jun 07, 2026
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