Wheel alignments are an essential service. When your vehicle is out of alignment, your tires will wear faster, your fuel mileage can be lower, and in serious cases, your car will pull to the left or right. Alignments should be done once a year, after new tires are installed, or after any suspension work.You may… …
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Does Running your Car A/C Lower Gas Mileage?
Gas is expensive right now. In June 2022, the national price for regular gas reached over $5 per gallon. It’s also really hot, which means most drivers are turning the A/C on high on their commute to work or road trips. With so many feeling the pinch of high gas prices, drivers are looking for… …
Can I Drive with a Flat Tire?
Flat tires are the worst. It’s bad enough when you get a flat in your driveway, but when you get one while driving, it can be even more difficult to deal with. By far the best way to deal with a flat tire is to remove it and put your spare on, but this isn’t… …
3.6L Pentastar V6 Oil Filter Housing Leak Guide
One of, if not the most common issue we see at our three stores is a leaking oil filter housing on the 3.6L Pentastar engine from Chrysler. Why is this one of the most common issues we see in our store? Well, it’s a very popular engine. Production started in 2010 and now there are… …
Can a Bad Fuel Injector Damage My Engine?
If you pop the hood of a car from the ’60s, ’70s, or ’80s, you’ll likely see a carburetor sitting on top of the engine. Before the rise of electronic fuel injection (EFI), carburetors were the standard system used for delivering air and fuel to the combustion chambers in an engine. As technology changed and… …
How Expensive is it Lift My truck?
Aside from bigger wheels and tires, lift kits are one of the most popular modifications for off-road enthusiasts. Not only does a lifted vehicle get extra ground clearance that makes tackling challenging lines easier, a truck or SUV that sits higher simply looks better. Lifting a vehicle requires making some changes to suspension components. How… …
Is a Coolant Flush Really Necessary? How Much Does it Cost?
When you think of regular vehicle maintenance, the first services that pop into your head are probably things like oil changes, tire rotations, brake services, and maybe alignments. Other than oil changes, all of these other services impact components of your car that you can easily feel while you drive. Misaligned wheels or tires with… …
Is High Mileage Oil Really Better?
A surefire way to get years of reliable transportation out of your car or truck is to follow a regular maintenance schedule. Coolant flushes, brakes service, alignments, and oil changes will keep your vehicle running strong as the miles rack up. Over time, age-related issues will inevitably creep up. Many engine oil manufacturers offer oils… …
Leveling Kit Guide: What They Do and What They Cost
If you are new to modifying trucks, Jeeps, and SUVs, some terms and component names can be confusing. The leveling kit is a popular, entry-level modification, but its purpose and function can be hard to understand, especially when compared to a lift kit, another popular upgrade. If you’ve been modifying trucks for a while, nothing… …