Oil is a common sight in parking stalls, garages, and driveways. It’s likely that most of us have owned a vehicle that has leaked oil. Leaking oil is a symptom of many problems, and knowing which problem it is a likely symptom of is diagnosis...
Winter weather can wreak havoc on your vehicle’s systems. And your vehicle’s battery ranks at the top of the list for components most susceptible to the frigid cold temps forecasted to sweep over our state this month. Even a completely charged battery can have difficulties...
Here in Montana, we’re scheduled to have a cold, wet winter. Which means that it’s an absolute necessity to have tires built to withstand slick or snowy roads installed on your vehicle. Good traction is a necessity whether you are navigating the slick streets of...
Did you know that summer’s high temperatures are wearing out your battery? It’s true. And in fact, summer heat can be harder on your vehicle’s battery than the wintertime’s lows. And oftentimes those wintertime dead batteries were depleted long before they actually died. All batteries will...
The days continue to get warmer and drier, which means that many of us are travelling on weekends to get to parks or mountains, and appreciate the warmer weather. And while gas is less expensive than other summers, it is still worth remembering to drive...
It’s likely that everyone has heard of a transmission. But how many people know exactly what the transmission does? The term gets tossed around when vehicles quit working and when warranties on vehicle purchases are signed. Put simply, the transmission is a gear box that...
As your vehicle advances in age, it will undergo considerable wear and tear, and wear and tear will lead to problems. Preventative maintenance will not only ensure that current problems are fixed, but it will also prevent small problems from becoming much larger. But what...
Tire balance is an oftentimes an overlooked component of routine vehicle maintenance. But I t’s important, and should be a scheduled maintenance service performed at similar intervals to the common oil change. If the tires on your vehicle are in top shape then your vehicle...
Unfortunately, a ding or dent in your car, truck, or SUV will happen. They come in all shapes and sizes, including pepper-sized rock chips in the hood and parking-lot-related door dings and dents. It’s not always going to be your fault; you can’t control the...
Many of us have a vehicle we use only on occasion that we keep parked in a garage or covered beneath a sheet in the back alley. The vehicle runs perfectly fine, but it’s used for special purpose: i.e. a truck used to haul yard waste to the dump,...