As the seasons change and warmer weather approaches, take steps to ensure your vehicle is ready for spring and summer driving. One crucial aspect of this preparation is seasonal battery care. Your vehicle’s battery is key to starting the vehicle and powering the various electrical components of your vehicle. In this month’s blog post, we discuss potential battery issues after a cold winter, how warmer temperatures may affect your battery, and essential maintenance tasks for optimal performance.
Optimize Fuel Efficiency
Fuel efficiency is a critical aspect of vehicle performance. It not only saves you money at the pump but also contributes to a healthier environment. In this month’s blog, we examine easy ways to optimize your vehicle’s fuel efficiency.
Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)
If you are driving a newer automatic transmission vehicle, it is likely that it is equipped with a continuous variable transmission (CVT). More automatics made within the last fifteen years have adapted to CVT to improve overall driving performance. Unlike traditional automatic transmissions that use a set number of gears, a CVT adjusts the gear ratio in a fluid, uninterrupted manner. This modern enhancement in vehicle design provides a more efficient and smoother transmission. In this month’s blog post, we examine the workings of a CVT, discuss some common issues it might face, and provide tips on how to maintain it.
Winter Weather Woes
Winter weather has arrived across the nation, and it’s proving to be a challenge for many drivers. The hazards of winter driving are just one aspect of winter weather that can wreak damage on your vehicle. The cold extremes of winter can have a significant impact on your engine’s performance and operation. In this month’s blog post, we examine the drawbacks of winter weather woes on your vehicle and steps you can take to keep your vehicle protected from damage during the winter season.
Do You Have an Oil Leak?
Oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle. It lubricates the engine’s moving parts, reduces friction, prevents overheating, and helps maintain the overall health of your vehicle. However, oil leaks can lead to serious engine damage if not addressed promptly. In this month’s blog post, we examine the top six signs that your vehicle may have an oil leak.
Essential Fall Maintenance Tasks
As the fall season approaches, it’s crucial for vehicle owners to perform specific maintenance tasks to ensure their vehicles remain in optimal condition. In this month’s blog post, we examine the ten essential fall maintenance tasks for vehicle owners.
Vehicle Diagnostics
The computerized vehicle diagnostic system, often referred to as an On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) system, is a sophisticated piece of technology that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health of your vehicle. In this month’s blog, we discuss how the OBD may not always pinpoint the source of your vehicle’s problem without further exploration by a trained service professional.
The Importance of Transmission Fluid
Just as engine oil is essential for the smooth operation of your vehicle’s engine, transmission fluid plays a crucial role in the functioning of your vehicle’s transmission. When the level of transmission fluid drops for various reasons, it can compromise your transmission. A compromised transmission can lead to a complete transmission failure, which can be an expensive problem for vehicle owners. In this blog post, we delve into the common signs of low transmission fluid to help you prevent a total breakdown of your vehicle’s transmission.
Common Engine Problems
How familiar are you with the common engine problems that you may experience with your vehicle? If you are on the road often, it is important to have a baseline understanding of problems that may impact your vehicle’s engine and your overall driving performance. In this month’s blog post, we review some of the more common problems you may experience with your engine. All these issues should be addressed promptly by a service professional to avoid complications to your engine or its components.
Ten Neglected Maintenance Items
If you own a vehicle, you probably know that regular maintenance is essential to keep it running smoothly and safely. But sometimes, life gets in the way, and you may be tempted to ignore some minor problems or postpone some routine services. However, this can be a costly mistake that can lead to bigger issues down the road. In this month’s blog post, we highlight the top 10 ignored issues in your vehicle and what can go wrong if you neglect them.