Posts by Dennis Vieira
Fuel Saving Tip: Auto Myths Around TIGARD
With high fuel prices in TIGARD, OR, comes lots of gas saving advice. Some of it, like what you hear on is great. When you get one of those e-mails that’s going around telling you how to save gas, try to think it through. Does it really make sense? Does it defy the laws…
Read MoreLease or Buy?
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for TIGARD drivers. It’s always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that’ll help you make an informed decision. If you buy, you’ll pay the full cost of the vehicle, maybe an initial down payment, monthly payments on the balance that pays down the…
Read MoreFuel Saving Tip: Gas Caps from Here to There
This fuel saving tip is so simple, no one will believe it. It has to do with your gas cap. The first thing is to make sure it’s screwed on tight. If it’s loose, gas vapor will be constantly leaking out; wasted gas. This could cause the Check Engine light to come on as well.…
Read MoreCharge It in TIGARD for Extended Battery Life
Here’s an interesting statistic for our in TIGARD, OR, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates. Why is that? It turns out that it’s our modern cars with…
Read MoreFuel Saving Tip: Alignment for Your TIGARD Vehicle
Imagine you’ve left TIGARD and you’re up in the arctic on a dog sled. Your dog team is pulling straight and true. You can cover a lot of ground quickly. Now imagine what would happen if one or two of the dogs wanted to go their own way and were pulling off to the side.…
Read MoreWhat Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in TIGARD, OR, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most TIGARD drivers don’t even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don’t need to be serviced for years, so it’s understandable that it’s not something on the top of…
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