The Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Guide to Servicing Your Differential Differential? What’s that? And what’s it for? I’ve been told by my service advisor that I need to get it serviced, but is that on the level? Do these questions sound familiar? They’re not uncommon for Tucson drivers. A lot of us in Tucson […]

Winter Tires What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Tucson driver’s perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees. Twenty years ago in AZ, winter tires differed from highway tires […]

Budget for Maintenance in Tucson Sometimes busy Tucson residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around AZ in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today’s automobiles have significantly reduced […]

Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson in Tucson Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That’s the job of a choreographer. Our auto engines are also […]

The Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis Modern Tucson vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions – and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute – things […]

Steer Me Right! (Failing Power Steering Hose) Most drivers love how easy it is to turn their vehicles, and they have power steering to thank. Engineers have figured out a way to take some of your engine’s power to help you turn. Without it, steering can be quite a chore. New power systems are electric, […]

Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor) If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it’s not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we’re talking about oxygen, you should know that your vehicle uses oxygen sensors to make sure your […]

Keeping Your ‘Old Faithful’ Auto Running So let’s say you’re one of the average in the Tucson area; you’ve got a nine-year-old car with 80,000 miles (130,000 km) on the odometer. What can you do to make it last another year or two? Let’s start with the premise that there’s no reason that a modern […]

Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Don’t just chock this up to trying to sell you something else. Tucson area drivers really do need to change their air filter when it gets dirty. You can check your owner’s manual to see how often your air […]

Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems) There’s nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You’re hot stuff, but […]