Did you know there’s more to tire maintenance than simply rotating the tires? Tire cupping is the uneven wear across your tire tread. But why does this happen? Let’s look at the most common culprits of tire cupping. What Is Tire Cupping? Tire cupping is a specific type of irregular tire tread wear that causes … Read more
Your car should never overheat under normal operating conditions. If you’re dealing with intermittent overheating issues, your vehicle may have one of the problems on this list. Reasons Air Conditioning Causes a Car to Overheat When a car overheats, it usually indicates a mechanical problem with the cooling system. Sometimes, a car can also overheat … Read more
Not many things are as frustrating as suddenly losing engine power when trying to accelerate. Whether you’re attempting to merge onto the highway or needing to make a crucial pass, an abrupt loss of acceleration can be completely jarring, not to mention dangerous. While it may seem like your engine is giving out at the … Read more
The accelerator or gas pedal isn’t an on-off switch. You will get the most out of your vehicle’s handling if you step on the gas pedal gradually in certain situations. This gradual application is called feathering the accelerator, an important form of throttle control. Proper application of this technique could even save your life. How … Read more
Everyone knows Toyotas are reliable, but even parts of reliable cars can wear down after heavy use. Since most people buy minivans to haul kids and lots of gear, the sliding door hinge on the Toyota Sienna is one part that often wears out over time. How Do Sliding Doors Work on the Toyota Sienna? … Read more
If your car is suddenly getting terrible gas mileage and leaving you wondering “why is my car using so much gas all of a sudden?”. You’re not alone and today’s gas prices make it a bigger issue than it once may have been. There are a number of common causes behind plummeting fuel efficiency. Fortunately, … Read more
Checking your transmission fluid is vital for preventing serious, costly damage down the road. But does it matter whether you check hot or cold? Getting it right matters, as incorrect fluid levels can spell transmission trouble. Read on to learn the ideal time and technique for inspecting your transmission fluid. Read Also: How Often Should … Read more
Headlight housings get cloudy over time due to yellowing from ultraviolet (UV) light. They can also pick up scratches from road debris and improper washing techniques. A headlight restoration will bring back the original clarity of your headlights and substantially improve visibility down the road. Steps to Restore Headlights The following steps have been used on … Read more
Cruise control has been around since the late 1950s. There was a time when you could only find this convenient feature in a few model vehicles. Nowadays, it seems like virtually every model vehicle on the road has a cruise control feature. Cruise control not engaging seems like a trivial issue, but the inability to … Read more
Fog lights are a second set of lights on the front and rear of the vehicle that are designed to be used in low visibility situations. Fog density varies depending on the weather conditions. Very dense fog may reduce visibility to only a few feet in front of the vehicle, making it unsafe to drive … Read more