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: […]

What Tucson Customers like About Us at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson We hope AZ drivers appreciate their courtesy inspection when they come into our Tucson facility for service. If we find something unexpected, it’s good to know, and if we don’t find anything wrong, you get a little peace of mind.

Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle If you’ve walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Tucson, you’ll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what’s right for your vehicle? As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run […]

Suspension Service in Tucson at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Here are some warning signs of suspension problems: Basically, you just don’t feel in control when you’re driving. If you’re in an accident, your suspension can be damaged or knocked out of alignment. Even a minor accident, like hitting a curb around Tucson or even […]

Air Conditioning Maintenance at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson in Tucson

Hey Tucson Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food? So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Tucson? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving. But if you chose ‘coffee,’ […]