Oil and filter replacements are essential to keeping the internals of your engine running smoothly, providing lubrication and cooling to the various metal components. Over years of use, the oil in your system will take on contaminants and break down due to the extreme heat, lessening the lubricative properties and allowing harmful friction to occur […]
Modern vehicles have seen extensive innovation and change over time in the name of environmental concerns, from the inclusion of catalytic converters to the improvements in the efficiency of the engines themselves. One of these innovations that often goes unnoticed, however, is the type of refrigerant our vehicles use to keep the interior cool and […]
When your vehicle has transmission issues, it can be pretty apparent. Second to the engine, the transmission is one of the components that makes a car move. Every time you pull out of the driveway, accelerate onto the highway, or slow down for a red light, the gearbox is working to keep your car in […]
The CV axles, short for constant velocity axles, are the final components of your drivetrain. While we often pay much more attention to the engine and transmission powertrain components that precede them, keeping an eye on your CV axles and joints is vital to ensuring your wheels receive the engine’s power properly. Like any drivetrain […]
Oil, coolant, and transmission fluid are three of the major fluids your vehicle requires to operate correctly. Most owners are aware of these services and take care of them on time, based on manufacturer recommendations. However, these aren’t the only fluids in your vehicle that you need to keep an eye on. Differential fluid is […]