Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Tucson Motorists Tucson residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine’s cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors. There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs […]

Start Me Up (Ignition Systems) When you start up your gasoline engine car, you may not know that it’s using the same ignition principles as it has for decades. You have spark plugs that require enough power so a spark can jump across a gap at its tip. Years ago, a vehicle’s 12-volt system had […]

Straight Ahead (Wheel Alignment) If every road was straight and smooth, we wouldn’t have to worry much about wheel alignment. But they’re not, so we do. Hitting potholes or driving on rough pavement can knock your vehicle out of alignment and you’ll notice it in one of several ways. Your steering wheel may not be […]

The Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Guide to Servicing Your Differential Differential? What’s that? And what’s it for? I’ve been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level? Do these questions sound familiar? They’re not uncommon for Tucson drivers. A lot of us in Tucson […]

Winter Tires What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Tucson driver’s perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees. Twenty years ago in AZ, winter tires differed from highway tires […]

Budget for Maintenance in Tucson Sometimes busy Tucson residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around AZ in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today’s automobiles have significantly reduced […]

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson in Tucson Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That’s the job of a choreographer. Our auto engines are also […]

The Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis Modern Tucson vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions – and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute – things […]

Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose) Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine’s power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, […]

Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor) If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it’s not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we’re talking about oxygen, you should know that your vehicle uses oxygen sensors to make sure your […]