There are a lot of things in life that people have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We really should go to our dentist and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we…
Today we’re going to talk about on-board diagnostics and the questions we hear from people who need answers about diagnostic services. They want to know what diagnostics are, what’s involved and what the benefits are. They really want to understand the value of a diagnostic scan on their vehicle by a trained technician. These are…
No one likes to spend a chunk of change at the petrol pumps. Rising fuel prices, however, have spurred drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. Nationwide, we can travel thousands of kilometres less each month during times of high fuel prices but we still need to drive (we are car-lovers after…
Let’s talk about transmission servicing. It can be easy for drivers to forget about getting their transmission serviced because it doesn’t need it very often. It’s easier for people to remember to change the engine oil – you know every 5,000 – 10,000 kilometers or so but proper transmission servicing keeps your vehicle running…
Some new manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. Up to 15,000 kilometers, sometimes more. Following these recommendations is very important to avoid engine damage. When drivers go too long between oil changes, oil starts to turn to sludge. This causes small oil passages to clog and…
If you’ve walked through the fluids section of an automotive parts store recently, you’ll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what’s right for your vehicle? As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive. Your vehicle manufacturer…
Today in the Oil Changers auto care blog, we’re going to talk to you about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances vehicle manufacturers make their engine service intervals longer. What they don’t make as well known is that they also recommend the engine oil to be changed at a certain…
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat and the water pump The water pump’s like the heart of your cooling system, circulating…
