‘Tis the Season (Tires) We all know about winter tires. But did you know there is such a thing as summer tires? Most people have all-season tires on their vehicles. They work pretty well in a variety of weather conditions. But if you want better handling and performance, you might consider switching to summer tires. […]

What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service) If you’ve ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there’s something wrong with the transmission. After all, it’s not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may […]

Automotive Tips from Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: When to Replace Your Wiper Blades There are several important factors that go into how often Tucson drivers should replace their wiper blades. Of course, the more you use your wipers, the faster the blades will wear out – especially if you use them on an icy […]

Follow the Bouncing Vehicle (Bad Struts and Shocks) If you hit a bump in the road and your vehicle just keeps bouncing up and down for a lot longer time than it used to, you may have bad struts and shocks. They’re the things that help to keep your vehicle’s wheels and tires planted to […]

Automotive Tips from Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Tucson. An old timing belt can lose a […]

What’s in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean) You’ve probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There’s a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding […]

A Stitch in Time at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson You probably have heard that expression, “A stitch in time saves nine.” In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That’s certainly the case with your vehicle, and here’s a true story […]

Automotive Tips from Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson: Serpentine Belt System Wear The primary job of the serpentine belt for Tucson drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at optimal speeds. For example, if your alternator […]

Tire or Re-Tire? (Getting Tires Ready for Hot Weather) Heat isn’t easy on vehicle tires, and as the seasons change, make sure yours are ready to take the heat. Let’s talk first about inflation. Heat causes air to expand, so heat alone can raise the pressure in your tires. If you are driving on overinflated […]

Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil) If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil’s oil was different from conventional motor oil because it was first broken down to its basic molecules. Then, Mobil […]