Many Oshkosh car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF...

Sometimes we hear people in Oshkosh say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they...

If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...

As Oshkosh consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Wisconsin, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and mo...

Oshkosh consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are ch...

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Wisconsin news. Oshkosh people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a governm...

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Oshkosh car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, folks are hoping to m...

Today's Auto Authority LLC article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Oshkosh drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Wisconsin who think that severe se...

Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Auto Authority LLC article: wiper blades. While ...

These days many people in the Oshkosh area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a b...

Recalls are pretty serious for Oshkosh residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Oshkosh residents still might want to know about. For these less se...

Most Oshkosh folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Oshkosh market, swing b...

The hottest Wisconsin news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Oshkosh. If you feel like most of your payche...

You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...

Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...

If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...

Ask any Oshkosh man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road to...

Oshkosh area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new,...

A lot of Oshkosh drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's  owner's  manual. It can be somew...

In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...