Why do I need to replace my engine oil every 3,000/6,000 miles?

The additive in the oil starts to break down as soon as it heats up to high temperatures.  The engine in your vehicle will reach over 200 degrees almost every time you drive it.  History has proven that the 3,000 mile mark is a good interval to have your engine oil...

How long can I drive with each Oil Service?

Manufacturers generally recommend that you replace your car’s oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles or every 3 months; or Synthetic Oil which is every 6,000 miles or every 6 months, whichever comes first. Manufacturers recommend at least changing your oil at...

What are some Gas Saving Tips?

Avoid High Speeds:  As your speed increases, your aerodynamic drag increases in an exponential fashion. Driving 62 mph vs 75 mph will reduce fuel consumption by about 15%.   Do Not Accelerate or Brake Hard:  By anticipating the traffic and applying slow steady...

Air Filter Maintenance

Air filters are basically assemblies of pleated paper supported by a layer of fine mesh which can sometimes be made out of nylon or wire that resembles a screen. The screen provides the paper with some strength and also helps to filter out the extremely large...

Why is coolant important?

Why is coolant important during cold weather? Most people only think about their radiators during hot weather. But as one of your car’s primary fluids, the coolant that goes into your radiator needs to be monitored all year around. Coolant, also called antifreeze, is...

When should I get my vehicle serviced?

Let’s talk about when and how to properly service your car. First of all some people think just because they change their oil every 3.000 miles their car will never break down! This is far from the truth, no matter how much maintenance you do on your vehicle...