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What To Do When the “Service Engine Soon” Light Appears
We’ve all been there: driving along, minding our own business, when ding! the Service Engine Soon light flashes rudely on the gauge cluster. For as helpful as the little light tries to be, it still...
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What is a Transfer Case, and Does it Need Maintenance?
This month’s question comes from Mr. Kyle S. from Grandville, MI, who came into the shop with a ’05 Chevy Tahoe he was considering for purchase. During the pre-purpose inspecting, it was noted that...
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Should You Be Worried if Your Car is Leaking Oil After an Oil Change?
After getting your car or truck back after routine services such as a change of the engine oil and filter, the last thing most vehicle owners expect to have to worry about is the oil in their vehicle....
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Do I Really Need to Flush My Power Steering Fluid?
There seems to be a lot of debate among car owners as to whether or not it is necessary to have their power steering fluid flushed. A lot of drivers have the perception that flushing their power...
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Is it Necessary to Change the Coolant in my Car?
Coolant – also referred to as antifreeze – is very similar to oil or transmission fluid in the sense that it needs to be replaced with clean, fresh fluid with some regularity. While coolant flush...
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The Importance of Replacing Your Timing Belt
While they’re becoming less common in cars and trucks in recent years, timing belts are still found on many vehicles on the road today. If your vehicle is equipped with such a belt, it’s important to...
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Tips for Maintaining Your Car All Year Long
Depending on the time of year, it is important to know the best way to care for your car and drive safely. Here are important tips for maintaining your car depending upon which season you are in....
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4 Telltale Signs You Have a Failing Drive Shaft
Image courtesy of artur84 at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Your vehicle’s drive shaft transmits power created by your engine to the front and rear of your car to propel it. You could have one or more,...
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The Importance of Tire Alignment
Image courtesy of pakorn at FreeDigitalPhotos.net If you live in Grand Rapids, Michigan, or other places that experience extreme and changing weather conditions, you know the havoc potholes can wreak...
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5 Symptoms of Gearbox Problems
Image courtesy of Stoonn at FreeDigitalPhotos.net None of the parts that make your car function can last forever. Whether you’ve had your vehicle for some time or recently purchased a used one, it’s...
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