Steering You Right (Power Steering Fluid Service) It’s important for safe driving that two of the most important systems in your vehicle work right. One is the brakes. The other is the steering. Nearly all vehicles on the road have some sort of power steering that allows you to direct a very heavy machine with […]

How Cool is That! (Coolant level sensor replacement) Your vehicle’s engine runs hot. It should, since it’s a series of little explosions that create the power that gets you going where you want to go. To keep the engine cool, engineers have designed wonderful cooling systems that use liquid coolant, hoses, and a radiator to […]

Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement) Stop! It’s one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That’s why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make […]

Let’s Clear Some Things Up (Headlight Restoration) You know how exposing your skin to sunlight can cause sunburn and other unhealthy things. Sunlight can also create major problems for your headlights. After they’ve been exposed to ultraviolet light, acrylic headlights can yellow and fog due to oxidation. And when that happens, less light can pass […]

Know Your Towing Limits in Tucson Some Tucson drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you’re going to do any towing around Tucson, you should be aware of safety issues, AZ towing laws and potential liability. Understanding tow ratings is important for safe […]

See the Light (Automatic High Beam Dimmers) It’s happened to all of us. We’re driving down a highway at night and over a crest appears a car with its high beams blazing. You are momentarily blinded, hoping the other driver will switch them to their low beam setting and restore your vision. Not only do […]

Your Well Trained Technician at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle’s so important to your life in Tucson, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible – with the problem fixed right […]

The Last Gas (Fuel Pump Replacement). You’re heading down the road and you notice your vehicle is sputtering, like it’s running out of gas. But the gauge show’s it’s still got a quarter of a tank. So what gives? It could be that your fuel pump is failing, meaning your engine is not getting enough […]

Differential Service When you’re driving and turn a corner, you probably aren’t aware of all that’s going on with your wheels. The outside wheels have a longer distance to travel than the inside wheels, so there are gears that allow the wheels to go at different speeds when you turn. That set of gears is […]

Rotation Explanation (Tire Rotation Patterns) You may notice that when you get your vehicle’s oil changed, your service adviser may recommend that you have your tires rotated at the same time. The reasons are simple. That will allow your tires to wear more evenly and reduce the noise your tires make as you drive down […]