Tag Archives: Severe Service

Audi R8 Spyder Caught on Tape

Watch a video of the R8 testing at Nurburgring!  See video Hot laps at the ‘Ring aren’t the only driving that constitutes severe service.  Watch this video.

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Keep Old Faithful Running

So let’s say you’re one of the average; you’ve got a nine year old car with 80,000 miles on the odometer. What can you to do make it last another year or two? Continue reading

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Top 10 Green Cars for 2009

Fuel economy important in a new car?  Check out Kelly Blue Book’s list of green cars.  read more If you drive your car hard, get your best fuel economy by following the severe service maintenance schedule.

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Obama buys Detroit vehicles – $285 million worth

The government is accelerating its purchase of new cars and trucks for its fleets.  read more Is your car up to severe service?

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Risk of Extended Oil Change Intervals

You’ve probably heard the old rule of thumb: Change your oil every 3,000 miles/ 5,000 kilometers or 3 months, whichever comes first. But some car manufacturers have introduced extended oil change intervals. Continue reading

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Transmission Service

Let’s talk about transmission service. It can be easy to forget about getting your transmission serviced because it doesn’t need it very often. Continue reading

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Your Vehicle Can Last a Long Time

The good news is that with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacture, there’s no reason a modern vehicle can’t be made to last for a 150,000 miles or more. Continue reading

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Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle

When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term “built to last” goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They’re still a very big investment and we want to make them last as long as possible – and we want to make keeping them, as cheap as possible. Continue reading

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Severe Service Requirements

A lot of our viewers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners’ manual. It can be confusing. Let’s clear the air on this subject. Continue reading

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