Car Care Tips

May 2026

In the Hot Seat (Repair and Maintenance of Seat Heaters)

It's chilly outside. You flip on that switch that looks like a picture of a seat with little heat waves rising from it. You expect soon you'll feel that warmth but wait! It's not getting warmer. Oh no, what's wrong with my seat heater? There could be lots of reasons it's not working, and it cou... Read More

That Squeal is Telling You Something (What Causes Squealing While Steering)

If you hear a squealing noise when you turn your vehicle, it's trying to tell you something is wrong. After all, it never made that noise before, right? The sound you hear may becoming from a few sources. Let's take a look (or a listen) to some of the possibilities. First, you almost certain... Read More

Clean Fuel Makes a Happy Engine in Renton, WA

If the fuel system in your vehicle is dirty, you will be hurting your engine and losing performance as you drive around Renton, WA.Unless they drive a vintage car, Renton auto owners have fuel injectors which need to be properly maintained. That is why your vehicle owner's manual has a schedule f... Read More

The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)

If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicles manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. Synthetic oils are more stable, dont break down as easily, and provide better engine protection than conventional oil. All those things can prolong the life of your engine an... Read More

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