The Easy Way to Save Cash in Tucson The hottest AZ 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 Tucson. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for […]

Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Tucson Many Tucson drivers probably don’t think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that’s just what shocks and struts are. They’re all about ride control – keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion. Every time you hit a bump […]

Exhaust Service at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: Passing the Smell Test The exhaust manifold is the first component in your exhaust system. The manifold is attached to the engine. It collects the gases that are produced by the engine and directs them into the exhaust pipes. At this point, these gases are both hot […]

Direct Fuel Injection Update from Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes about 250 horsepower. The direct injection version of the same engine makes over 300 horsepower and gets essentially the same fuel economy. The turbocharged version makes over 350 horsepower. So what are the differences […]

Keeping Your Engine Cool in Tucson, AZ The cooling system keeps AZ vehicle’s engines from overheating while they are driving around Tucson. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let’s talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen. The radiator is the part most Tucson drivers […]

Nighttime Visibility in Tucson There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Tucson area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let’s focus on visibility… It’s said that 90 percent of our driving decisions are […]

Change Your Engine Air Filter at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Many Tucson 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) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air […]

Watching Your Check Engine Light New cars sold in the Tucson area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, for the last decade or so, auto computers have been controlling about 85 percent of your vehicle’s functions. Cars have sensors for manifold air temperature, coolant […]

Keep It Flowing with a Fuel Filter Replacement at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson The function of the fuel filter is pretty self-explanatory. It filters your fuel. The fuel filter is in the fuel line somewhere in between the fuel tank and the engine. Both gas and diesel vehicles around Tucson use fuel filters. Generally […]

A New Battery in Tucson Hello Tucson drivers, let’s talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Tucson, here’s some auto advice to help you. There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery: […]