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Mileage Headed Downhill? (What Causes Bad Fuel Economy?)
Name someone you know who enjoys spending a lot of money on gasoline. Yeah, me neither. That’s because it costs quite a bit to keep fueling your vehicle.
One way to save money on ga...
Published on: Nov 16, 2025
A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement)
If you’ve noticed your vehicle’s ride has lately been bumpy or you’re hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts. The strut assembly is par...
Published on: Feb 25, 2024
I'm Cool With That (AC Exchange)
On a hot day, you want your vehicle's air conditioning to work. When the air blowing out of your vents isn't cold, it's easy to think, "I'll just take it by the shop and have them top off my ref...
Published on: May 28, 2023
Steering You Right (Power Steering Signs of Problems)
Nearly every modern vehicle on the road today has power steering, a wonderful invention that makes steering take far less effort than it did in the "good old days." Today, we take our steering f...
Published on: Feb 19, 2023
Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather)
Heat isn't easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat.
Let's talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can rai...
Published on: Jul 03, 2022
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take ...
Published on: May 22, 2022
Prepare Your Windshield for Winter (Wiper Blades and Fluid for Freezing Temperatures)
Winter and freezing temperatures present challenges for different parts of your vehicles. For example, winter tires give you better traction on snow. But some parts of your vehicle that ma...
Published on: Nov 21, 2021
Give it the Boot (Ball Joint Boot Replacement)
Your vehicle may be wearing boots right now and you might not even know it. They're called ball joint boots. They're actually protective, flexible things that protect parts of your suspens...
Published on: May 30, 2021