TOYOTA OWNERS! Please NEVER Do THIS to Your Toyota!
A Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician and Toyota\Lexus specialty shop owner shares one singular thing that you should never do to your Toyota!
Car Care Tips
ABOUT 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 consist of a concentrated anti-wear additive, a viscosity improper only, solid lubricants suspended in oil, solvent, or straight mineral oil. The list goes on and on. We are often asked whether these products are compatible …
Gas-Saving Tips for Our Trying Times
Brought to you by ASE – National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Every day seems to bring higher prices at the gas pump. Some commuters are sharing rides, others are taking public transportation. But if you are like countless others, you depend on your personal vehicle. So here are some easy-to-follow gas-saving tips from the …
6 Ways to Improve Your Gas Mileage
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 annoying to everyone in the car, it is also a huge drain on gasoline. Reduce idling.The last I checked, idling gets you zero miles per gallon. If you’re going to …
Is there a difference between using fuel additives and having the fuel system professionally cleaned?
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 different formula. The over-the-counter products are primarily for maintaining the system as opposed to the professional ones that will actually remove deposit buildup and restore original performance sometimes increasing gas …
Do’s & Dont’s of driving
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 attempt to free the car is fine. But if it looks as though you’re really stuck, don’t keep at it. Throwing your car from forward to reverse repeatedly, as well …
Do I really need to take my snow tires off for the summer?
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 are a few advantages to changing them. One advantage is the wear, snow tires wear faster because there is not as much tire/tread on the road surface and mostly are …
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Does my battery require any special attention before winter?
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 of its output. At 32F your battery may have only 50% of its summer strength. Firstly you should check the battery terminals to make sure the connections are tight …
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Are you a severe driver?
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 script with drivers, explaining why each service is important and often noting the manufacturer-recommended intervals for each service. Customers might think that they don’t drive with the pedal to the …
Do i need to change my air filter?
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 where it is mixed with fuel and ignited. It takes from 9 to 10 thousand gallons of air for each gallon of fuel that propels today’s cars. The only way …