Your car, “Old Faithful,” is paid off or almost paid off. You toy with the idea of buying a new one, but would really like to keep using that monthly money for other things. You like the look and smell of a new vehicle, we all do, but does anyone really like the payments that… Read more »
Posts Tagged: routine maintenance
What Is OBD and What Does It Do?
OBD stands for “On Board Diagnostics,” and if your vehicle was built after 1996, then your car, SUV, or light truck has this system. It’s your car’s built-in computer, and its purpose is to monitor the major components of your vehicle’s engine, including emission controls. When there is a malfunction to the system, your dashboard… Read more »
Should I Buy a New Car?
With car dealers practically giving away vehicles — or so they make it seem until you read the fine print, and let’s be honest, most of us don’t — and car and truck buyers getting approved for low and even no-interest car loans, a shiny new set of wheels might look tempting these days. However,… Read more »
Basics of Fuel Injection
All modern vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it’s a topic local drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount, at the right time, to be mixed with air and burned in the engine…. Read more »
When to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter
What is a cabin air filter? Is it: A filter for a house in the middle of the woods? A fresh, piney scent? A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it’s selection number 3. A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment. It filters… Read more »
