Car Care Tips

A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician and Toyota\Lexus specialty shop owner shares one singular thing that you should never do to your Toyota!

There are a number of different after-market oil additives which are advertised as “enhancements” to motor oils currently in service. These additives may consist of a

Brought to you by ASE – National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Every day seems to bring higher prices at the gas pump. Some commuters

Drive smoother.Have you ever ridden with someone who erratically alternates between aggressively speeding up and slowing down, then speeding up and slowing again? Besides being

There is a big difference between the over-the-counter products and the professional products used by Quick Change.  The strength and chemical composition is a completely

Go easy when you’re stuck When stuck in mud or snow, don’t make the problem worse by damaging an expensive component. Gently rocking in an

If you have studded snow tires they have to be off your car by May 1st by law. If they are regular snow tires there

     It’s always a good idea to make sure your battery is up to snuff but especially in the winter. Cold weather can rob your

This might be one of the top questions quick lube techs should ask their customers. Shops take great care to go through a customer service

Changing your air filter is an important part of your car’s maintenance.  An Air Filter cleans the air that is taken to the combustion chamber

One of major reasons for the use of synthetic oil is the advantages of using it in the winter time. In cold temperatures, synthetic motor oil flows

Transmission fluid, just like motor oil, collects contaminates and deteriorates over time forming damaging sludge and varnishdeposits. Automobile manufacturers require scheduled transmission fluid changes in

I just put new wipers on my car this past fall and they are starting to streak. Is there a defect in them? There is

Correct tire pressure benefits you in many ways. The Number one reason is safety, improper inflation can causeinstability and may even cause a blowout! Other

New cars require synthetic oil for many different reasons. Here are some of the reasons depending on which vehicle we are talking about: Some engines

Don’t get too worried right away. The fluid will turn brown again, that’s normal, but the reason why is what’s important. You may have driven

Correct tire pressure benefits you in many ways. The Number one reason is safety, improper inflation can cause instability and may even cause a blowout!

When you think of “severe” driving it is usually the type of trips taken in the extreme cold during the dead of winter or the

OIL ADDITIVES There are a number of different after-market oil additives which are advertised as “enhancements” to motor oils currently in service. These additives may

It’s always a good idea to make sure your battery is up to snuff but especially in the winter. Cold weather can rob your battery

Many car owners don’t even realize that such a part exists in their vehicles, much less if it ever needs to be changed. But, no

We get this question often and the answer is NO! Now more than ever, you need to be more attentive to your vehicle’s maintenance to

The main thing to consider when buying oil is what your needs are. Oil specifications can be different from vehicle to vehicle. Oil specs can