Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)
May 21, 2023
If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil. It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it. Mobil's oil was different from conventional motor oil because it was first broken down to its basic molecules. Then, Mobil removed additional imp... More
What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?
May 14, 2023
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Bonita Springs, Florida, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Bonita Springs drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's un... More
Have You Checked Your Headlights?
May 7, 2023
Like everything in the Florida automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Florida drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Bonita Springs roads, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peripheral ... More
Odometer Rollback on Your Bonita Springs, Florida Vehicle
April 30, 2023
How do Bonita Springs drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect Florida consumers against mileage fraud. It says a Florida seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked i... More
Light Up your Life (Headlamp Replacement)
April 23, 2023
Did you know that having a burned out headlight can result in your rearview mirror reflecting some flashing lights? In other words, you might get pulled over by the police for only having one working headlight, because in most places it's against the law. Not only is it illegal to drive with one... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
April 16, 2023
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Bonita Springs residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technolog... More
A "Mounting" Problem (Motor Mounts)
April 9, 2023
You know how heavy your engine and transmission are, so you can imagine how tough the parts that hold them onto your vehicle's sub-frame must be. Not only must they support the weight, they also have to isolate vibrations and noise from the passenger cabin. Pretty tall order, wouldn't you say? ... More
Bad Vibes
April 2, 2023
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
March 26, 2023
The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can search the source of that smell and stanch the stench that comes from another words that begins with S. Sulfur... More
Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)
March 19, 2023
You probably figured out those shifty letters. They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low. Your automatic transmission is one of the great automotive inventions; here are some ways you can keep yours working well. Maintain you... More