In this episode from our archives, John and Rich discuss the summer driving season, tips on keeping your car at the ready. How to increase fuel mileage and given the spike in gas prices you definitely want to listen in. Fuel Saving Tip: Dirty oil If you’re a quart low, there isn’t enough oil to … Read more
In today’s episode, John discusses your a/c system. What to look out for, when to get it serviced professionally, things you can do maintenance wise to prevent system failures and much more. We will discuss the movement from R-134a refrigerant to the newest type called R-1234yf. Basic theory and operation of the a/c system, the … Read more
In this episode, John discusses the importance of your suspension system in stopping your vehicle. The impact on stopping distances with worn suspension parts. Profound effects of worn out shocks and struts. Shock absorbers and struts influence the control and handling characteristics of your vehicle. They work together with your springs to dampen the bouncing … Read more
AH, Springtime in New England! We love to see those warm, spring days as we emerge from winter. But springtime in New England brings an unwanted consequence: potholes! In the worst-case scenario, hitting a pothole can result in a tire blowout or bent wheel. But even in non-catastrophic impacts add up over time and have … Read more
1. GIVE YOUR CAR A GOOD WASH Winter is finally over so you should give your car a thorough cleaning. This will get rid of all the corrosive road salt and chemicals that collected on your car. It might look clean, but the undercarriage especially takes a beating through the winter months. Make sure you hose … Read more
In this episode, John and Rich talk about your car’s battery. How to maintain it. How long it should last. How the extreme cold and hot weather affects your battery and much more. Batteries today are a big part of our everyday life. Think of how many batteries you have to keep charged. Of course, … Read more
The engine is the power plant for your vehicle but did you know that it can’t work properly without all of the accessories that it drives? How does it do that? The serpentine belt, also known as the drive belt or multi-rib belt, is a single, continuous belt used to drive multiple accessory devices attached … Read more
How to Properly Care for and Service the Vital Fluids in Your Vehicle. In this episode of Auto Care Corner, John and Rich discuss not only why and when you should service your vehicles vital fluids but also by what methods. They also discuss water pumps and timing belts and why it is mission … Read more
In this episode of Auto Care Corner, John and Rich discuss what you need to do to ensure your car is ready for a trouble free drive this Christmas holiday season. Considering items such as antifreeze (coolant), winter tires, drive belts, timing belt, hoses, cabin heating system, essential fluids like engine oil and transmission oil … Read more
In this episode of Auto Care Corner, John and Rich discuss what you need to do to ensure your car is ready to provide you with trouble free driving in the harsh winter weather conditions. Considering items such as antifreeze (coolant), winter tires, belts, hoses, cabin heating system, essential fluids like engine oil and transmission … Read more
