Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: Good Service and Good Fuel Economy DOLLARS PER GALLON $3.00 / $3.50 / $4.00 TUNE UP 4%.12.14.16 The next item is replacing a clogged engine air filter. Your engine needs enough air to burn fuel efficiently for the best mileage. A clean air filter means you get plenty of air. […]

Tucson Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Tucson drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should Tucson drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself: Are most of your trips less than four miles/six kilometers around […]

Engine Air Filter from Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Let’s review: “What does an air filter do?” Air is the focus of this discussion. What is the air like outside in Tucson right now? Can you see any smog? Is it full of pollen? How about dust? Anyone in AZ with hay fever can tell […]

Fuel Filter Replacement Hello Tucson resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter’s job is to clean dirt and rust out of the […]

How Do You Save Gas in Tucson, AZ? Let’s look at a real life example. This man has one of those really big SUVs. Lots of kids and horses to haul around, you know. His family was planning a four day camping trip. Here’s what he did to cut his fuel costs: First, he installed […]

Tire Rotation and Balancing at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson in Tucson Tires do a lot of work for Tucson drivers. They transfer engine power and braking forces to the road; they handle steering control; and they cushion all those bumps and jolts while driving around Tucson. They also support the entire weight of the […]

Breathe Deep in Tucson With a New Cabin Air Filter Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Tucson auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner’s manual, but they typically need to be replaced at […]

Clean Fuel – Clean Performance for Tucson Drivers Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the vehicle engine. Tucson auto owners don’t need to filter their fuel because it […]

What to Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Tucson So you’ve bought a used vehicle in the Tucson area. Do you know what you’re getting? It is hard to know what you’re getting because people in the Tucson area sell vehicles for different reasons. Think about why you’ve sold vehicles. Did you just […]