For many years there has been a debate whether all-season tires are just as good as winter tires. Many years ago we used to call the winter tire the snow tire. Most tire companies fail to offer a snow tire any longer. The winter season not only brings snow and ice, but also cold temperatures - a guaranteed occurrence here
In the market for a 'new to you' vehicle? It's natural for Slinger drivers to be a little anxious when they buy a used car in the Slinger area; you worry that it has something wrong with it or that it hasn't been well maintained. If it's possible, bring the vehicle in for a used
Check Engine Light On? The horror... The check engine light might come on in your vehicle. It’s an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard. In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being screwed on tight enough (or a worn gas cap), causing the vehicle to fail
This months special is $15 off Fluid Exchange; as fluids fail, your transmission has to work harder and it gets hotter thus causing an expensive repair. Exchanging your fluids reduces wear, prevents costly repairs and keeps your car shifting smoothly down the road. A good rule of thumb is every 3 years or 30,000
With front-wheel drive being so common these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most folks don’t even have to think about it. Most rear-wheel drive differentials don’t need to be serviced for many miles, so it’s understandable that it’s not something on the top of mind. So, it’s
Sometimes even the most diligently maintained vehicles run into problems. Reduce the anxiety and stress that comes with unexpected emergencies by being prepared! A well-packed emergency kit will provide tools and on-hand assistance in getting help and alerts other drivers to the presence of your vehicle. 🛑Remember🛑… Peace of mind IS diligently maintaining your vehicle
The serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the water pump, radiator fan and power brakes. If your serpentine belt breaks, your battery won't last long. If it runs your
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician in Slinger is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed. Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There usually could be a number of reasons for any given symptom. So it's challenging to track down the actual cause
Fuel, whether gasoline or diesel, is delivered to your engine to be burned to generate the power needed to keep you moving. This fuel leaves a residue as it moves through your fuel system. This may not seem like much, but it can cause big problems. Gum and varnish build up inside fuel lines, your
As I write this newsletter, the election is over, Covid-19 is still hanging around and it seems as the holidays may not be the same. I hope you are all in good health and getting through this time as best as you can, remember this too shall pass. Many of the things that are currently
