Unless a dark puddle greets you under your car, a warning light on your dash, or enough smoke coming out of your tailpipe to worry the Boise fire department -- the oil in your vehicle's engine is usually out of sight, out of mind.
So how often do you need to check and change the oil in your vehicle, and what kind of oil is best for your car?
Let us take some of the mystery out of having your vehicle's oil changed regularly and keep you on the road and out of the shop!
When your vehicle’s transmission is working correctly, it’s out of sight, out of mind. But when you hop in your car to head to work in the morning and it won’t move, or when it begins making odd noises or sensations while running, it suddenly becomes all you can think about.
So what are the most common transmission problems a vehicle can experience, and what can you do to fix them? We'll cover that here, but first, let's talk about transmissions and how they work.
Your car's tires are literally the most important (and only thing!) between you and the road.
They have a big job to do—stopping, turning, traction, performing at speed, under load, etc—and that’s why the proper tire pressure is so important to maintain, no matter how or what you drive.
But how do you know what the correct tire pressure is for your car? And how does tire pressure impact your safety, fuel economy, performance, and the life of your tires? We've got answers!
While the requirements for smog and emissions testing in Idaho may differ from other states, understanding the requirements and how (and where!) to test can save you time, money, and a lot of hassle down the road.
In rural areas of Idaho, the concept of emissions testing may seem foreign. Many Idaho counties have no emissions regulations, and vehicles can legally be operated with broken, defective or, even non-existent emissions equipment.
For hard-working farmers and ranchers, today’s modern diesel-powered pickups are quickly bridging the gap between light-duty trucks and the kinds of tasks that only a semi could take on before, so it’s no surprise that they are being used more and more for agricultural, commercial and industrial uses.
Yes, but here’s why it’s not in your or your wallet’s best interests.
It can be tempting to try and get an auto repair quote over the phone because after all, just about every other product or service you can think of wants you to do just that; call and get a price quote.
You may see ads asking you to do this very thing, but when it comes to servicing or repairing your vehicle, it’s not a very good idea. But why?
From total engine failure to losing your “I adulted today” sticker, the list of things that could go wrong if you skip getting an oil change is long.
Here is a list of some of the things that can happen to your vehicle (and your wallet) if you don’t get an oil change.
In order to better understand all the negative things that can (and will) occur if you don’t change your oil, we first need to understand what it is exactly that oil does to and for your engine.
One of the things about your vehicle that is easy to forget about when it comes to service and maintenance is the suspension. Because it has a longer life span and is out of sight, it is often out of mind for most vehicle owners. That is until it fails and your vehicle is left needing a tow and significant service to this area.
Your Prius is built to function without flaw across the long haul, yet there will come a time when it needs maintenance and possibly a repair or two. We understand you would prefer to continue driving without interruption so we go out of our way to ensure your maintenance or repair session goes as quickly and smoothly as possible.
While having an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle is not always ideal, it is essential to maintain it so that it performs accurately and helps you have limited issues in your daily life.