PCV Valve Service at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson in Tucson Back in the old days, vehicles were simply installed with a hose that vented these gases out into the atmosphere. But starting in the 1964 model year, environmental protection laws required that these gases be recycled back into the air intake system to be […]

Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Radiator Service The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Tucson, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It […]

ICE – In Case Of Emergency In Tucson AZ When AZ police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets, purses and cell phone directories, they waste precious time. A brilliantly simple solution is now spreading through Tucson and around the globe: ICE. ICE – standing for In Case of Emergency – is […]

Alternative Fuel Vehicles in Tucson, AZ Let’s talk about alternative fuel vehicles. In their quest to reduce the use of fossil fuels and harmful exhaust emissions in our AZ environment, automakers will have a number of alternatives for Tucson drivers very soon. For instance, Flex Fuel vehicles are already available in the Tucson area. Flex […]

Air Conditioning Service in Tucson Hey Tucson! Let’s talk about one of our AZ summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It’s real easy for Tucson drivers to take their car’s air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to […]

Ethics of Automotive Repair in Tucson We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Tucson automotive service and repair industry hasn’t been given a pass either. Unfortunately, every profession in Tucson […]

Diesel Maintenance for AZ Here’s who’s announced or is expected to announce new diesels for North America: BMW, Mercedes, Audi, Volkswagen, Nissan, Honda, Toyota, Hyundai and Subaru. Of course, the US auto makers will be expanding their diesel offerings as well. Diesels will become a very big deal here in AZ. You may ask, why […]

Timing Belt Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let’s take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt. First, let’s review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the […]

Transmission Care in Tucson, AZ You got the boat all ready. It’s all gassed up. You packed lots of snacks and the cooler’s stocked – ready to go. How about your tow vehicle? It has plenty of gas and you’ve even vacuumed it out, but is your auto maintenance up to date? Stop and think. […]