No Fuel-ing! (Fuel Filter Replacement) Your vehicle has a few filters you might be somewhat familiar with. There’s the oil filter that removes impurities from your engine’s oil, and a couple of different kinds of air filters that prevent contaminants from getting into the engine and the cabin. But you may not know that your […]

Don’t Meddle with the Pedal (Brake Caliper Replacement) If you drive a newer vehicle, chances are it has disc brakes, and one of the components of that type of brake is called a brake caliper. The caliper allows the pressure from your foot on the brake pedal to eventually move brake pads against discs in […]

Ball Joint Replacement Think about this the next time you’re driving. Your front wheels can steer your vehicle and, at the same time, the wheels can move, even with all the irregularities in the road moving them up, down and in different directions. Pretty amazing engineering, wouldn’t you say? What allows that are parts called […]

What’s That Yellow Squiggly Line Anyway? (What Warning Lights Mean) You may have noticed when you start your vehicle, you’ll see several symbols light up on the dash. They’re different colors and shapes, and sometimes it’s hard to figure out what each of those symbols mean. They are warning lights and symbolize something in your […]

Stop! And See Us (Brake Pad Replacement) If you’ve ever driven a bicycle with hand brakes, you’ll probably understand how the brake pads on your vehicle work. Bicycle brakes use a system that squeezes the bike wheel’s rim with a pair of cushioned pads activated by your hand squeezing the hand brakes on your handlebars. […]

No Charge (Why Won’t My Battery Hold a Charge?) When your vehicle’s battery is dead, it leaves you with that horrible, helpless feeling. A dead battery means it won’t hold a charge, and there are several reasons it won’t. One is age. Batteries have chemical and electrical systems in them that create power, and as […]

Don’t Blow Your Cool (Water Pump Replacement) It’s always a good idea to keep your cool, and that’s especially true when it comes to some components of your vehicle. One is the engine. It’s hot under that hood thanks to the mini explosions that are occurring in the internal combustion engine when it’s running. Your […]

10 Things That Are Lowering Your Fuel Economy Regardless of whatever current gas prices may be, if you could use less gas, wouldn’t you? Well, here are 10 things that are robbing you of better fuel economy that you can change for the better: • Not enough air in your tires. Underinflated tires have a […]

Don’t Skip Out on These! (Vehicle Maintenance Items You Should Never Postpone) Maybe that little sticker on your windshield is giving you the reminder that it’s time for your vehicle to have an oil change. You’ve thought, “Aw, I can skip this one and save myself a little money.” When it comes to things you […]

In the Red (Why a Vehicle Overheats) Heat is one thing that can damage a vehicle, especially if a problem isn’t taken care of soon. Be on the lookout for signs that it’s getting too hot in some parts of your vehicle, starting with the most obvious one: the heat gauge/warning light on your instrument […]