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 […]

Lean Times (Shocks and Springs) You may have noticed your vehicle going through lean times. By that, we mean it’s literally leaning to one side. When you notice that, you should get it checked out at your service facility soon because you could have a serious problem. Many things can cause a vehicle to lean. […]

In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters) It’s chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat waves rising from it. You expect soon you’ll feel that warmth but… wait! It’s not getting warmer. Oh no, what’s wrong with my seat heater? There […]

Automotive Tips from Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: Serpentine Belt Overview The serpentine belt, the belt tensioner (which maintains the appropriate tension on the belt) and the idler pulleys are together known as the accessory drive system. Give us a call.

Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator) What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don’t even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there’s a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when […]