Engine Oil Change: Questions and Answers

Engine Oil Change: Questions and Answers

Did you know that having an oil change done regularly is a critical task in keeping your engine running smoothly?

Oil is so important that it has sometimes been referred to as the “life blood” of your vehicle’s engine.  Because oil is so vital to your vehicle’s health and longevity, you should have a basic understanding of its role.  In this article, we answer some common questions about oil and how to maintain it with regular oil changes so your engine can operate efficiently and effectively.

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How Much Do You Know About Your Vehicle’s Cruise Control?

How Much Do You Know About Your Vehicle’s Cruise Control?

Anyone who has ever had to drive a long stretch of desert highway certainly understands the value of the cruise control in their vehicle. With a flip of the switch, you can relax your driving leg and let the car do the work. No doubt, a modern feature in our vehicle that we might take for granted. Believe it or not, cruise control has been around for about 80 years! While cruise control is not an auto pilot – it is a function of our vehicle that provides us with the convenience of maintaining a safe driving speed while helping lower our fuel consumption. When it doesn’t work properly, you need to schedule cruise control repair.

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The Head Gasket – Is Your Vehicle Ready to Blow a Gasket?

The Head Gasket – Is Your Vehicle Ready to Blow a Gasket?

If you have ever done any type of plumbing home repairs, you are probably familiar with gaskets. While a gasket may be a small part to your overall plumbing fixtures, it plays an important role in creating a seal and preventing catastrophic leaks between critical parts. Similarly, your vehicle’s engine is a complex set of critical parts that also require the use of gaskets. There are a variety of gaskets in your engine but one of your more critical gaskets is called the head gasket.
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Sparking Your Knowledge: A Vehicle’s Electrical System

Sparking Your Knowledge: A Vehicle’s Electrical System

Most of us take for granted what happens when we turn our vehicle’s ignition key or push the starter button – we may not consider the intricate system of wires and coils that send electricity through the vehicle to make it operate. Understanding the basics of your vehicle’s electrical system is essential to maintaining safe and effective operation of your car.

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