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The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes. And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fu...
Published on: May 28, 2023
Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know ...
Published on: Feb 19, 2023
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.
That kind of re...
Published on: Nov 22, 2020
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 yea...
Published on: Nov 03, 2019
Deep Clean Your Fuel System at Rick's Automotive
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your vehicle into Rick's Automotive for a check up.In today's Rick's Automotive auto post, we're talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to...
Published on: May 05, 2019
How to Get Better Gas Mileage in Springfield
There is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in Springfield can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower ove...
Published on: Apr 28, 2019
Automotive Tips from Rick's Automotive: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Springfield drivers often associate our wheels being &ldquo...
Published on: Apr 21, 2019
Coolant/Antifreeze Service at Rick's Automotive
Anyone who drives a car in Springfield knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts...
Published on: Apr 07, 2019