Auto Repair Specialists since 1973

Some previous Car and light Truck Tips and Information, with Preventative Maintenance sprinkled in.
Tuneups - What/When and Cost.   
Do you need a Tune-Up? What does it consist of?		 Brakes and ABS.   
Noises, pulsation, material, fluid and problems.           
Automotive Diagnostic Costs  Why does it cost
so much to find out what is wrong with my Car?		 Electronic Stability Control - what is it?    
How your vehicle can keep you on 4 wheels.     
Intermittents?  Sometimes my car runs good
other times it doesn't or won't start, what's wrong?		 What the heck is OBDII?     Why that irritating
light comes on.  Should you fix it or not.
A Matter of Timing What is a Timing Belt? Do
I need to replace it? What else should I replace?		 What is a Headgasket?  Symptoms of a "blown"
headgasket. Why they fail.
Antifreeze Why is it so important, why does it
need to be changed and how much is necessary.		 No Starts A few easy tests for your starter
and how to explain your "no start" problem.
Oil Facts, Grades and Intervals   Plenty of oil facts,
how often should it be changed, Synthetics.		 Catalytic Converters  What that expensive thing
under your car does and how to protect it.
Oil Filters   The differences between quality
cheap filters.  		Tire Life - tips to Make your Tires last  Information
on tire care, types of tires, tire age, siping and pressures.
Gasoline Information/Better Mileage  Information
on octane, quality, ethanol, additives, storage, etc.		 Taking that Driver's test  Some humorous tips
from a former DMV examiner.
Oregon's Ethanol law  What's in your fuel? Does
it matter?		 Test drive your Owner's Manual   There is a lot
of information in that often forgotten manual.
Power Steering and belt noises   Noises, Service
Recommendations and belt dressing.		 Child Safety   A few tips to protect our little ones
in case of an accident.
Automatic Transmission Life  Why many of these
expensive components fail.		 Critters in your Ducts?  Rodents do a lot of damage
to cars every year. They love wiring and heater ducts.
Batteries, Buying, Ratings, Jump Starting  
What to look for when buying, keeping them clean.		 Maximize your Car's Value  
for resale or just for longevity.
Battery Cables  On some cars these overlooked
cables are very expensive when they go bad.		 Should you keep that old car or sell it?  
Is it time to give up and buy a new car, or not.

Cooling Hose Replacement  Why they fail
without warning, when to replace them.

 Buy a New or Used Car  Some things to think about
before putting down that money for another car.

Thermostats  This little part may be robbing
you everyday of precious fuel dollars.

 Oregon's Lemon Law  What rights does Oregon's
lemon law give you, when does it apply?

Air Conditioning   What causes compressors
to fail - what kind of maintenance needed.

 Recycling and your Car  
Please recycle those old fluids,  Batteries and other parts.

Glossary of Automotive Parts   How an oxygen
sensor, EGR valve and a few other things work.

Vehicle Service Contracts  Is buying a breakdown
insurance a good idea?

Is that Check Engine Light Important?
What should I do when the light comes on?

 Car Warranty Myth   Who can do the maintenance
on your car if it is still under manufacture warranty?

Towing with your Car   Don't end up along side
the road on your vacation.

 Comparing car repair or service Estimates A service performed at one
place may be different than the next.
   
Today's car has more computer power than the Apollo II spacecraft that Neil Armstrong flew to the moon. (USA Today March, 3, 1997)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






































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