Cool Running (Water Pump) Your vehicle is like you in a way. When it gets hot, it needs to be cooled down. And one of the key parts to keeping it cool is the water pump. Now, that’s a bit of a misnomer. It IS a pump, but it’s pumping coolant, not pure water. Cooling […]

Automotive Tips from Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: When to Replace a Damaged Tire Repair or Replace? That’s a question Tucson drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be […]

Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle) Most would agree they’d rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, […]

Automotive Tips from Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: Where Should New Tires Be Placed When Tucson drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your […]

The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light) You’ve probably had your Check Engine Light go on. Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it’s gone now and I don’t have to worry about it. Well, the problem may have gone away and it may not have. Your vehicle […]

The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement) Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of […]

Don’t Be Fuelish If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That’s because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most dangerous conditions can come when your fuel line system has a leak or multiple leaks. Vehicles with fuel […]

Don’t Do It Yourself (Perils of DIY Vehicle Repair) Your vehicle is a complicated machine, and yes, it would be nice if you could take care of all of its problems yourself. There was a time when vehicles were simpler and it wasn’t too hard for a weekend mechanic to replace brakes, adjust a carburetor […]

Automotive Tips from Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: Wiper Blades – Signs of Wear 90% of our driving decisions are based on vision. Anything that impedes your vision can affect your driving safety – including a dirty windshield. In that sense, your wiper blades are an important safety system. Most Tucson drivers will wait until […]