Category Archives: Fluids

Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power

“You’ve gotta have good brakes. If you’ve got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.” —Richard Petty Continue reading

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Cooling System Components

The cooling system; It’s one of those things that you don’t give much thought to until it fails and then you’re stranded by the side of the road. Continue reading

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Trip Inspection

Nothing goes with cars better than a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt. Continue reading

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Coolant Antifreeze Service

You may know that most automotive failures are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause for vehicle failure? Nope, it’s not teenagers. It is the coolant system. Continue reading

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Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle

The do-it-yourselfer has to be pretty careful so that they do not actually harm their vehicle with the wrong type of fluid. That is why so many rely on the advice of their service consultant to suggest the formulation that is best for their car and the way they drive. Continue reading

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Higher Mileage Service Intervals

As cars age, their performance drops, they have difficulty idling for long periods and are more sensitive to weather extremes. Fortunately today’s cars are up to the challenge – but they need a little help to keep on going. Continue reading

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