Tim LaGanke, Jr.
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Why You Should Get a Tire Rotation With Your Next Speedy Oil Change
Even with all the technological advances that the automobile industry has developed to make vehicles safer and more secure, there's one thing that hasn't changed since the days of the Ford Model A: tires are the only parts that touch the road. That means that tires are still the some of the most important components of your vehicle. And that means that regular tire maintenance during... (posted by Tim 2 years 360 days ago.)
Even with all the technological advances that the automobile industry has developed to make vehicles safer and more secure, there's one thing that hasn't changed since the days of the Ford Model A: tires are the only parts that touch the road. That means that tires are still the some of the most important components of your vehicle. And that means that regular tire maintenance during... (posted by Tim 2 years 360 days ago.)
Future Oil Filters May Change Motor Oil Maintenance and Help the Environment
Do you realize over 500 million gallons of motor oil are purchased in the nation each year? Furthermore, about 50 percent of the more than 400 million oil filters sold are recycled. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that nearly half of the motor oil changed comes from do-it-yourself (DIY) mechanics. What impact does this have upon the earth and our ground water... (posted by Tim 3 years 93 days ago.)
Do you realize over 500 million gallons of motor oil are purchased in the nation each year? Furthermore, about 50 percent of the more than 400 million oil filters sold are recycled. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that nearly half of the motor oil changed comes from do-it-yourself (DIY) mechanics. What impact does this have upon the earth and our ground water... (posted by Tim 3 years 93 days ago.)
“Check Engine Light”—What it Means and When to Take Your Car into an Oil Change Business
If you've driven a car that's been built in the last 15 years, then you've probably noticed the check engine light. On most cars, it's a tiny light on the dashboard that displays the silhouette of an engine. And if you're like most people, you've probably seen it light up at some point while you're driving. But what does the light mean? The light usually only... (posted by Tim 3 years 167 days ago.)
If you've driven a car that's been built in the last 15 years, then you've probably noticed the check engine light. On most cars, it's a tiny light on the dashboard that displays the silhouette of an engine. And if you're like most people, you've probably seen it light up at some point while you're driving. But what does the light mean? The light usually only... (posted by Tim 3 years 167 days ago.)
Tips on Where and How to Recycle Your Motor Oil
Motor oil, or what some of us refer to as dinosaur oil, can be a nuisance to handle and problematic when you don't know the proper way of disposal. But there is help. Recycling the icky sticky oil is good for the environment. In fact, in most states it is illegal to pour it down the drain or throw it away in the trash. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why. Just in case you don't know... (posted by Tim 3 years 167 days ago.)
Motor oil, or what some of us refer to as dinosaur oil, can be a nuisance to handle and problematic when you don't know the proper way of disposal. But there is help. Recycling the icky sticky oil is good for the environment. In fact, in most states it is illegal to pour it down the drain or throw it away in the trash. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out why. Just in case you don't know... (posted by Tim 3 years 167 days ago.)
How to Change Your Own Engine Oil
Most of us know that when the car beeps, it is time to get gas, but that is as far as our narrow scope on good car maintenance goes. For many, a visit to the mechanic only happens when major car problems have occurred. Most mechanics would say that the majority of car problems could be avoided if the car owners only changed their motor oil on a regular basis. With the rising price of gas, many Americans are taking the... (posted by Tim 3 years 167 days ago.)
Most of us know that when the car beeps, it is time to get gas, but that is as far as our narrow scope on good car maintenance goes. For many, a visit to the mechanic only happens when major car problems have occurred. Most mechanics would say that the majority of car problems could be avoided if the car owners only changed their motor oil on a regular basis. With the rising price of gas, many Americans are taking the... (posted by Tim 3 years 167 days ago.)
How to Choose the Best 10 Minute Oil Change Service Center
Here are a few things to consider the next time you want a quick 10 minute oil change. Location Since you’re a busy person, you want to make the most of the time you have available. And spending a lot of time driving just to find a 10 minute oil change center isn’t going to make your life any easier. So you want a place that can be gotten to quickly so you can have your... (posted by Tim 4 years 324 days ago.)
Here are a few things to consider the next time you want a quick 10 minute oil change. Location Since you’re a busy person, you want to make the most of the time you have available. And spending a lot of time driving just to find a 10 minute oil change center isn’t going to make your life any easier. So you want a place that can be gotten to quickly so you can have your... (posted by Tim 4 years 324 days ago.)
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