Losing Your Cool (AC Condenser Replacement) It’s always more comfortable in your vehicle when you can control temperature and humidity in the cabin. Air conditioning, which is standard on most newer vehicles, is a vital part of that comfort, and a key component of that system is the condenser. The condenser converts the refrigerant gas […]

T for Transmission, T for Trouble (Automatic Transmission Trouble Signs) One of the hardest working components of your vehicle is its transmission, shifting gears up and down when you need it to. The transmission is vital to your vehicle driving properly, and if you start to see signs of problems in it, it’s best to […]

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 gas is to get good fuel economy, and most of today’s vehicles are […]

Gearing Up (Differential Fluid Service) You may have never thought about it, but when you turn a corner, the wheels on one side of your vehicle turn at a different speed than the other side. What is this magic? The answer is something called the differential. A differential is a gear box placed between the […]

Steer Clear (Power Steering Pump Replacement) When it comes to ease and precision of steering, today’s vehicles are engineering marvels. One of the keys to just how good steering is lies in the refinement of power-assisted steering which we know simply as power steering. At the heart of the system is an electrically or belt-driven […]

You Are the Fluid Detective! (Leaking Fluids) When you see some liquid sitting underneath your vehicle, your mind starts churning. Is that normal? Is that something serious, or did I just spill my drink? Here’s a quick list of what those fluids look, smell and feel like, as well as what they might be. No, […]

Why Maintaining Your Windshield Wipers and Washers Matters (Windshield Wiper and Washer Inspection) What do mud, bird droppings and frost all have in common? When they’re covering your windshield, they can temporarily obscure your view of the road, leaving you driving blind. And when you can’t see the road clearly ahead of you, it can […]

See the Light (Bulb Replacement) When you notice one of your headlights has gone out, it’s important for the safe operation of your vehicle to get it changed and working again. Not only is replacing a headlight important for your ability to see in the dark, but it’s also vital that it be lighting your […]

Rumble from Down Under (Muffler Replacement) We’ve all noticed them at one time or another on the street: a car or truck that drives by and the deep roar from their exhaust system sounds like a drag racer on the line. But what happens when that rumble is coming from under YOUR vehicle? Well, it […]