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Mileage Headed Downhill? (What Causes Bad Fuel Economy?)

Name someone you know who enjoys spending a lot of money on gasoline.  Yeah, me neither. That’s because it costs quite a bit to keep fueling your vehicle.   One way to save money on ga...
Published on: Dec 07, 2025

Why is My Brake Pedal Hard to Push?

When you push on your brake pedal, you should find your vehicle easy to stop.  But at some point, you might notice stopping takes much more pressure on the pedal than it used to.  When it ge...
Published on: Nov 30, 2025

Don’t Skip Out on These! (Vehicle Maintenance Items You Should Never Postpone)

Maybe that little sticker on your windshield is giving you the reminder that it’s time for your vehicle to have an oil change.  You’ve thought, “Aw, I can skip this one and save...
Published on: Nov 23, 2025

10 Things That Are Lowering Your Fuel Economy

Regardless of whatever current gas prices may be, if you could use less gas, wouldn’t you? Well, here are 10 things that are robbing you of better fuel economy that you can change for the better...
Published on: Nov 16, 2025

(Ball Joint Replacement)

Every day that goes by, our bodies get a little more wear and tear on them.  Our vehicles have the same issue.  The older we get and the farther we travel, certain parts start showing some w...
Published on: Nov 09, 2025

Steer Clear (Power Steering Pump Replacement)

When it comes to ease and precision of steering, today’s vehicles are engineering marvels.  One of the keys to just how good steering is lies in the refinement of power-assisted steering wh...
Published on: Nov 02, 2025

Losing Your Cool (AC Condenser Replacement)

It’s always more comfortable in your vehicle when you can control temperature and humidity in the cabin. Air conditioning, which is standard on most newer vehicles, is a vital part of that comfo...
Published on: Oct 27, 2025

You Are the Fluid Detective! (Leaking Fluids)

When you see some liquid sitting underneath your vehicle, your mind starts churning.  Is that normal? Is that something serious, or did I just spill my drink? Here’s a quick list of what th...
Published on: Oct 27, 2025
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