Fresh Air Inside Your Car in Tucson Air quality has certainly become a hot issue in our modern world. We install air filters on our ventilation systems and in our vacuum cleaners. There’s a filter that cleans the air going into our vehicle’s engine — so why not one for the air in the passenger […]

Cool Running in Tucson Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don’t hear much any more about cars overheating. That’s because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn’t mean you can’t overheat your vehicle engine, though. Without proper preventive maintenance, you could still find yourself on the side of the road […]

Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Anyone who drives a car in Tucson knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make […]

Good Timing: Proper Timing Belt Replacement Saves Money for Tucson Drivers Knowing how their engine works can help Tucson drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts. An engine’s power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a […]

Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Tucson? There is a clear and vocal demand in Tucson and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the AZ market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Tucson area roads today, and […]

Talk to Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson About New Shoes for Your Vehicle Custom wheels are one way that Tucson folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren’t as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of […]

Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Advice on Buying New Tires Today’s tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Tucson driver’s style, habits and driving conditions. Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all AZ seasons. Tucson off-roaders should be excited about the […]

The Right Fluids for Your Vehicle The current vehicles in the market have over a century of engineering behind them. They have evolved into complex and powerful machines. Developments in their engines, however, have coincided with advances in many other vehicle components, including the fluids. It’s up to people in Tucson to always use the […]

Shake It up in Tucson!: Why Wheel Balancing Our vehicles are not massage chairs. While we may enjoy a good vibration in an overstuffed recliner, we generally want as smooth a ride as possible in our vehicles. One way to achieve this is to keep a vehicle’s wheels in balance. High-quality tires generally hold their […]

Battery Maintenance Tips From Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons: First, your vehicle won’t start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery […]