May 10th, 2020 In cold weather, you may notice your windows fogging up. Then you can't see where you're going, and suddenly you and those around you are in danger. So, what causes your windows to fog up in cold weather, and how can you stop it? Fog is simply moisture condensing on a cold
Your Courtesy Inspection At Joe's Slinger Service In Slinger May 3rd, 2020 Most people in Slinger, WI, come to their service advisor with specific services in mind and an idea of how much they’ll be spending. Sometimes, a courtesy inspection and a review of your service history will uncover additional items that require attention. How
That Sinking Feeling (Suspension Failure) Apr 28th, 2020 There's nothing quite like the feeling of driving down the road and, suddenly, the back end of your vehicle collapses. A possible cause is that something in your suspension has broken. Suspension components gradually wear out – you may not even notice the ride and handling slowly
Fuel Pump Apr 22nd, 2020 Help your fuel pump last longer. One pump killer is contamination in the fuel tank. Sometimes this comes from the fuel itself. Buying fuel at a reputable Slinger station will help make sure you are putting clean fuel into the tank. Older vehicles tend to have more sediment in the
Tire Rotation and Balancing Apr 16th, 2020 You can make your vehicle tires last longer with regular tire rotation and wheel balancing. Let's start with tire rotation. In normal driving around Slinger WI, your front tires wear more on the shoulders because they handle much of the cornering forces in turns. Front-wheel drive vehicles have even more force
Question What is the benefit of winter tires? Answer This is a good question. Most new vehicles come with all-season tires that work pretty well in the winter conditions many people encounter. First, let’s talk about the things that dedicated winter tires do really well, touch on all-seasons and then you should have some information
Wiper blades may not be the most exciting topic for most Slinger residents – but they are pretty important. Most of us Slinger residents have had an experience when a sudden snow or rain storm hits while we're driving; then when we turn on the wipers – nothing but streaks. This can be especially disconcerting
It’s easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but proper transmission service keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly repairs down the road. The transmission undergoes a lot of stress. The grit you see in used fluid is actually bits of clutch material. This grit
MEMO TO: Customers and Suppliers FROM: Joe Schumacher, Owner RE: COVID UPDATE DATE: March 24, 2020 RE: Customers Service Appointments Here at Joe’s, the safety of our customers' and employees has and continues to be one of our number one priorities. Facing the current crisis our commitment to that goal will not
Remember this winter when we had wind chills -50 degrees? You saw a lot of people starting their cars making sure the battery would start. Well what most people don’t realize is the heat is actually harder on your car battery than the cold. When it’s hot outside, it’s even hotter under your hood.
