Super Slick at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson in Tucson: Synthetic Oil When you get an oil change, it’s always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we’re asked if we’d like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options […]

Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals? Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Tucson residents know about them. But do we know enough? Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology […]

Automotive Detective Work in Tucson There’s a reason we use the word “diagnose” when we talk about fixing cars in Tucson. Figuring out what’s wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what’s wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety […]

Easy Miles – Do Tucson Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals? Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner’s manual for what is called “severe service” maintenance? Let’s define what severe driving conditions aren’t: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or […]

Drive Defensively in AZ Car care is part of auto safety in Tucson. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on AZ roads is to drive safely. Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won’t let anyone take your safety away from you. You’ll be aware […]

Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson? To back up a little, vehicle owner’s manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance: things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil after a certain distanced traveled or after so many months. Tucson drivers understand this […]

Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Hello Tucson! Let’s talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have […]

Maintaining Your Older Car in Tucson, AZ Because new vehicles are more expensive, people in the Tucson area are driving their old vehicles longer. The average vehicle is now over nine years old. Two thirds of vehicles on the road in AZ have more than 75,000 miles (120,000 km) on them. As cars age, their […]

Emergency Items for Tucson First, Tucson auto owners should consider keeping an auto emergency kit in their vehicle. The kit should contain items that will allow you to deal with common emergencies on the road. Some items you should carry in your vehicle include jumper cables (or a booster box), flares, a flashlight and some […]

Smart Tucson Drivers Protect Against Overheating Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Tucson drivers […]