Going (Lug) Nuts (Lug Nut Replacement)
February 22, 2026
Here's a part of your vehicle you probably don't think about much: lug nuts. They're what fasten your wheels onto your axles. Pretty important, right? In order to take the wheels off your vehicle to service the brakes, rotate the tires, etc., the lug nuts have to be in good shape so a wrench wi... More
Automotive Tips from Car Fix Renton: Alignment Inspection
February 15, 2026
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Renton drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Car Fix Renton will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspension and s... More
A Real "Pane" (Window Maintenance and Repair)
February 8, 2026
It's pretty frustrating when your driver's window won't work. You can't get your food at the drive-thru without opening the door, have a tough time using the ATM from your vehicle, can't have that fresh breeze blowing through your hair as you listen to your favorite road tunes. Plus, there's a s... More
Change is Good (Oil Change)
February 1, 2026
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 many drivers: how frequently should my vehicle's oil be changed? There is not one simple answer, but here ar... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant System)
January 25, 2026
No matter what the weather is like outside, your internal combustion engine expects to keep its cool all the time, even when it's really cold. That's because engines create the power that moves you to your destination by a series of tiny explosions of a fuel and air mixture. In turn, that genera... More
A Clean Connection (Battery Cleaning)
January 18, 2026
A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good connections are also important for your vehicles battery, and one secret to that is to make sure its periodically cleaned. If its been a w... More
The Byte Stuff (Your Vehicle's Computers)
January 11, 2026
Nobody has to tell you that computers are a part of so many things in our lives. Smartphones, kitchen appliances, vacuum cleaners, televisions. You name itit has a computer in it. And your vehicle is no exception. The earliest cars relied on the technology of their time, and there was no such ... More
The Power Behind your Engine (Alternator Diagnosis and Repair)
January 4, 2026
There's nothing like that sinking feeling when you turn the key and nothing happens in your vehicle. A lot of us are quick to blame the battery. But it may instead be your alternator that's failing. Your battery supplies power to start your vehicle, but the alternator is what sends power when y... More
What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)
December 28, 2025
You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information. There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you a whole lot about what tires your vehicle was designed to be riding on. Let's check out this example... More
Air Conditioning Maintenance at Car Fix Renton in Renton
December 21, 2025
Warm weather or cold, Renton drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Renton people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Car Fix Renton, we can advise you on your vehicle manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules for air conditioning ... More