• An Oil for All Seasons (Engine Oil Selection)
    You swap your winter boots for flip-flops in the summer.  Why not change your winter engine oil for summer, hot-weather oil?  While it may seem like it makes sense, there's some good news.&n...
    Published on: Oct 06, 2019
  • Change is Good (Oil Change)
    You've heard that expression, change is good.  When it comes to your vehicle's oil, change is not only good, it's vital for the health of the engine.  But there's one question that puzzles m...
    Published on: Sep 29, 2019
  • "Current" Affairs (Blown Fuses)
    You may be driving along and find that suddenly your radio stops working.  There are no numbers on the display.  Then when you get home, you notice the garage door opener doesn't do a thing ...
    Published on: Sep 15, 2019
  • STRAIGHT TALK ABOUT STEERING (Loose Steering)
    Perhaps you've heard someone use the term "loose steering." And it's pretty much what it sounds like.  You turn the steering wheel and the vehicle's wheels don't seem to go exactly where you thou...
    Published on: Sep 01, 2019
  • For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Tucson)
    Think of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it se...
    Published on: Aug 25, 2019
  • NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)
    You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name."  The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer ...
    Published on: Aug 18, 2019
  • Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
    There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it.  And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to...
    Published on: Aug 04, 2019
  • A Stitch in Time at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson
    You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fix an issue at its early stages, it will prevent a much more difficult problem later. That's certainly t...
    Published on: Jul 21, 2019
  • QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
    Everybody's got friends like this.  You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening.  They just love to hear that music, sports, ...
    Published on: Jul 14, 2019
  • Let Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson Help You Extend the Life of Your Car
    If you haven't shopped in the Tucson area for a new vehicle recently, you're likely to experience some sticker shock. It seems everything is costing more these days. And when you consider the price of...
    Published on: Jun 30, 2019
  • Sniffing Out a Problem
    Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that nee...
    Published on: Jun 16, 2019
  • A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
    There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere.  Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally impo...
    Published on: Jun 09, 2019
  • Cruisin' on Down Main Street
    When automakers first came out with cruise control, it was a real luxury item.  The older cruise controls used a mechanical vacuum system but it worked.  Well, some of the time.  Now d...
    Published on: May 26, 2019
  • Don't Be Fuelish
    If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an important message for you. Newer vehicles should never have a gasoline smell inside. One of the most danger...
    Published on: May 19, 2019
  • Combustion Choreography: Timing Belt Replacement at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson in Tucson
    Have you ever seen a ballet performance? Have you wondered how all of those dancers manage to travel all over the stage jumping and twirling and never crash into each other? That's the job of a choreo...
    Published on: May 05, 2019
  • Give me a Brake (Light)!
    If that little brake warning light pops up on your dash, do you know what it means? Well, if you said no, you wouldn't be alone. You know it has something to do with your brakes, but exactly what? You...
    Published on: Apr 28, 2019
  • Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Tucson
      There's a segment of the Tucson area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine managemen...
    Published on: Apr 14, 2019
  • Know Your Towing Limits in Tucson
    Some Tucson drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Tucson, you should be aware of safety issue...
    Published on: Mar 31, 2019
  • Wasteful Thinking
    With the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin.  Some vehicles offer remote starting that le...
    Published on: Mar 24, 2019
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson
    Many Tucson 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)...
    Published on: Feb 24, 2019
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