Tag: maintenance
138 Posts
Oct 18, 2018
Changing to Synthetic Oil Is Slick and Easy
A switch to synthetic oil should be a seamless transition.
May 31, 2018
Your New Car May Have New Needs
Check out these tips for navigating fluid-change and oil recommendations on new cars.
May 08, 2018
Keeping a Vacation Home Vehicle Ready to Go
How best to treat a car that stays at a vacation home.
Feb 20, 2018
Keeping a Older Car without Losing Your Shirt
As a car ages, it's good to give it a once-over.
Jun 01, 2016
When is Replacing An Air Filter a Dirty Sales Trick?
Gary's mechanic says his air filter is filthy after only 5,000 miles. Is this possible--or a sales gimmick?
May 25, 2016
Scheduled Maintenance
The idiot lights on Tom Bodett's dashboard could be useful in lots of places. Like his forehead, for example.
Apr 26, 2016
Dealership or Indy Mechanic for the New-ish Car?
Should you stick with your dealership or look for an independent mechanic? Pablo wants to know his options for his Avalon.
Oct 20, 2015
What to Check on a 10 Year Old Inherited Car?
John's grandaughter is coming to live with him and she's bringing a inherited car with 100K miles on it. He wants to make sure this car is in good shape. What should he have his mechanic check out?
