Posts by Dennis Vieira
Not So Hot in TIGARD
When the weather turns cold, it’s nice to crank up the furnace and enjoy the heat. But if your home’s furnace doesn’t work, it’s not too comfortable. Same goes with your vehicle. When the heater’s not working, things can get miserable. It could also signal some major problems, which we’ll discuss later. A vehicle’s heating…
Read MoreHey TIGARD Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
Higher TIGARD fuel prices aren’t going away any time soon. That’s not good news for our wallets. A lot of TIGARD drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money. North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel prices.…
Read MoreFuel for Thought
If you’re like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They’re pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel’s the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you’re like most drivers, price is a big…
Read MoreProcrastination Prevention in TIGARD
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle’s service done, whether it’s a repair or regular maintenance.…
Read MoreBreathe Deep in TIGARD With a New Cabin Air Filter
Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and TIGARD auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner’s manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,000 to 24,000 kilometers). The filter…
Read MorePCV Valve: What Is It?
Most TIGARD drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehicle engine. PCV…
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