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...
It may seem a bit early to be talking about winter weather, but cold fronts and snow are soon to arrive, and it’s better to be prepared and ready than to have to adapt in the moment. Fall and winter driving present certain challenges. Visibility...
No one wants or expects to end up with a vehicle emergency and stranded on the side of the road, but it does happen. Imagine you are out on the road at night and suddenly the steering wheel goes stiff beneath your grip; you pull...
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...
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,...
Your vehicle’s engine is a complex system of components. These components are all moving parts, working together, and all require a generous amount of lubrication from oil to function. Engine oil helps to lubricate, but it also helps to keep the engine cool and to clean the moving parts...