I remember when I was a kid, my mom always had me running through a sprinkler or into the swimming pool on hot days to make sure I was keeping cool in the summer heat. Weather like we are experiencing now can be difficult to handle, for ourselves and our vehicles, even for a short
Your vehicle’s transmission is the “heart and soul” of your vehicle. If it is not taken care of properly, its life will be reduced significantly. Some people think getting their transmission fluid “flushed” is an auto repair’s shop “scam.” I’m here to tell you that it is not and here are some important facts about
Your vehicle’s engine consists of many moving parts, as they move they create friction, which creates heat. It’s the radiators job to cool down the engine. Your vehicle’s radiator keeps everything cool under the hood to help prevent overheating and other serious problems. To keep your engine cool and running properly the radiator pumps a
Wikipedia’s definition is: Synthetic oil is a lubricant consisting of chemical compounds that are artificially made (synthesized). Synthetic lubricants can be manufactured using chemically modified petroleum components rather than whole crude oil, but can also be synthesized from other raw materials. Synthetic oil is used as a substitute for lubricant refined from petroleum when operating
Some simple seasonal auto service can keep your wheels moving. Joe’s Slinger Service offers these winterizing tips for drivers: Check antifreeze. Cooling-system failure is the No. 1 cause of engine related breakdowns. Maintain a 50/50 ratio of antifreeze to water, and flush antifreeze at the manufacturer recommended intervals, typically every two years. Replace wiper blades.
If you ask my wife, the old saying, a mechanic’s car is usually the last one to get fixed she’ll tell you that statement is more than true! She has been insisting that her SUV has been pulling one way and I just can’t remember to look into it. That got me thinking about all
