Car Care Tips & Advice

Expert guidance to keep your vehicle running at its best.

Change is Good (Oil Change)

You've heard that expression, change is good. When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not only good, it's vital for the health of the engine. But there's one question that puzzles many dri...

September 27, 2020

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Fluids

Positive and Negative (Battery Care)

You notice when your smartphone's battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster ...

Sep 20, 2020 Read

Diagnostics

On Board Diagnostics for Your Engine

Starting in 1996, Tuffy St. Johns service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagno...

Sep 13, 2020 Read

Windshield Wipers

The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)

Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or ga...

Sep 06, 2020 Read

Drive Train

Not a Good Vibe (Driveshaft Failure)

When you feel your vehicle vibrating as you're driving down the road, one cause could be somethin...

Aug 30, 2020 Read

Tires

'Tis the Season (Tires)

We all know about winter tires. But did you know there is such a thing as summer tires?Most peop...

Aug 23, 2020 Read

Windshield Wipers

What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)

If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's somet...

Aug 16, 2020 Read

Older Vehicles

It's Brake Time (Brake Calipers)

Race car drivers have demonstrated the advantages of disc brakes, so most modern vehicles use the...

Aug 09, 2020 Read

Windshield Wipers

Do you have a Clue (Get the Most Out of a Service Visit)

When you head to the doctor, you probably have it in your mind what you're going to say about why...

Aug 02, 2020 Read

Automotive News

A Not-So-Straight Story (Vehicle Pulls to One Side)

A vehicle should travel straight down a straight road with the steering wheel centered. But time...

Jul 26, 2020 Read