Posts Tagged ‘Maintenance’
Don’t Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can’t drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you’ll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule of service items that…
Read MoreHold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
You’ve likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle’s engine. Did you know that there’s one part that’s responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It’s called the oil pan, and it sits at the bottom of the engine. The oil pan is a vital, though simple, part of…
Read MoreChange Your Engine Air Filter at Tylers Auto TV
Many TIGARD car owners have probably wondered: “What’s the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor to fail. This expensive sensor is situated between your engine air filter and your engine. Dirty air filters are a leading cause of mass air flow…
Read MoreTrickle Down Technology
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company’s electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator and, unlike a gasoline engine car, the Leaf doesn’t just slowly lose speed; letting off the throttle pedal brakes the car in a…
Read MoreThe Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn’t that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and you’d still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long…
Read MoreBudget for Maintenance in TIGARD
Sometimes busy TIGARD residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around OR in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today’s automobiles have significantly reduced the amount of time TIGARD…
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