Battery Basics for Tucson {{ image(‘http://image.listpipe.com/autonet-battery-basics.jpg’) }} It’s important for Tucson drivers to know battery basics. First, let’s talk about which is harder on a battery – hot or cold AZ weather. Most Tucson area drivers think it’s cold weather because that’s when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a […]

Busted! Air Conditioning (Air Conditioning Maintenance) Your vehicle’s air conditioning is something you count on when the weather heats up. But there’s bound to be a day when you turn it on and one of these things happens: Some people are tempted to try to make the diagnosis—and the repair—on their own. They think it’s […]

Don’t Neglect Your Spare (Spare Tire Care) If you’ve ever had a flat tire, then you know welcome it is to have a spare tire that is properly inflated, in good shape and easy to get to. Problem is many of us don’t even give our spare tire (if we even have one) a second […]

Fuel System Cleaning at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson in Tucson for Better Performance A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle’s engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with […]

Automotive Tips from Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: Making Your A/C System Last Longer Tucson drivers know that if their air conditioning system isn’t making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant. Your A/C requires special compressor oil, […]

When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings) What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings’ second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!). You […]

Problems with Suspension Solved at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson in Tucson A vehicle’s suspension system is tough. It can last for years and after lots of driving for Tucson drivers. But it can be damaged quickly by hitting a pothole, curb or rock, and it can wear more quickly if you frequently drive off-road […]

The Vivacious Vernal Vehicle (Preparing Vehicle for Spring) Most of us look forward to spring because the days are longer, the weather’s warmer and we can finally get our vehicles into warm weather mode. Here are a few things that will breathe fresh energy into anyone’s car, SUV, truck or van. First thing is a […]

When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light) There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag light. If it’s on and your vehicle is in an accident, your air bags probably won’t do their job. Automakers began installing air bags in the […]