Tracking True in AZ: Wheel Alignment in Tucson Precision adjustments are made to bring the wheels back into alignment. This gets all four wheels going in exactly the same direction. Tucson drivers should be aware of the signs of alignment problems. These include the car pulling to one side. Also, the steering wheel may not […]

Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson These days many people in the Tucson area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you’ve got to start with what you’ve got. It’d be ideal if people started with a brand new car, never missed a […]

The Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Guide to Caring for Your Transmission Most vehicles have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of Tucson drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike in Tucson. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to […]

Severe Service Requirements A lot of Tucson drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle’s owner’s manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automotive products and fluids. She’s been […]

Keep Your Cool in Tucson Tucson drivers rely on their vehicle’s coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it’s cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the coolant/water mix […]

Get Where You’re Going with Power Steering Service in Tucson Today we’re going to talk about power steering service in Tucson. If you took an informal poll around Tucson you’d probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That’s not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, […]

The Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Guide to Tire Specs You know you need new tires, but you’re not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Tucson service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say […]

On Board Diagnostics for Tucson Motorists Much of the Tucson driver’s confusion comes when the problem involves the Check Engine light. The Check Engine light comes on when the engine management computer has sensed a problem. In reality, it is not that easy and straightforward. The computer monitors many sensors throughout the vehicle. When one […]

Introduction to Diesels for Tucson, AZ Why are so many Tucson drivers interested in diesel engines? Well first off, diesel fuel is more energy dense. There’s more power in a barrel of diesel fuel than there is in a barrel of gasoline. The result? Better performance and improved fuel economy. Diesel powered vehicles get about […]