Hello AZ! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not?...

Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Tucson r...

If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Tucson. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell ...

Most Tucson drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how it ...

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Tucson drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to ge...

  Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that – it's all about the alternator.  Driving around Tucson is a lot of...

The automotive professionals at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson would like to give Tucson drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicle...

Warm weather or cold, Tucson drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Tucson people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Advantage Auto ...

Hello Tucson drivers! Need a new battery? There is a good chance that you do – 70% of batteries need to be replaced within four years. As your battery discharges and then recharges as you driv...

When you drop your vehicle off at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson in Tucson, they don't just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson professionals ...

Tucson area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, ...

Night driving in Tucson is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe drivin...

When Tucson drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant...

At Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson alignment serv...

Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we're also prol...

Today in our Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life with recommended interv...

Tucson drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowled...

A big part of the service we provide at Advantage Auto Repair & Transmisson for our Tucson customers is education. We want you to feel confident with your service decisions. And we're always ope...

Let's talk about something critical for all Tucson drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so ev...

Ask any Tucson man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road tod...