FAQ

This page provides answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about vehicle repair and service. We've thrown in some of our favorite tips and recommendations, too. Please call us or consult our Contact Us page for answers to your specific questions. We are happy to assist you!

    Tires

    • How much air should I put in my tires?
    • Should I rotate my tires?
    • Can I drive normally on my spare tire?

    Vehicle Maintenance

    • My check engine or service engine soon light comes on. What should I do?
    • I have 100,000 mile spark plugs in my car. When will I need a tune-up?
    • What does it mean if my "check engine" or "service engine soon" light comes on?
    • When should I change my spark plugs?
    • With the change of the season and the temperatures, do I need to have my car checked?

    Fluid Leaks

    • I see a fluid leak under my car, what is it?
    • I have a leak under my car. How can I tell what is leaking?

    Vehicle Smells & Sounds

    • I smell something in /around my car, what could it be?
    • My car is making a terrible sound, what information will help?
    • I hear an intermittent noise from the front of my car. Do I need to worry about it?

    Oil Change

    • How often should I change my oil?
    • What is that milky brown engine oil?
    • What is synthetic motor oil?

    Troubleshooting

    • What should I do if my car starts to overheat?
    • What dashboard lights should I worry about and which are just precautions?

    Electrical System

    Fuel System

    Improving Gas Mileage

    • How can you increase fuel mileage?

    Cabin Air Filters

    • What is a Cabin Air Filter?
    • Why are Cabin Air Filters important?
    • How often should they be replaced?
    • What happens if they are not replaced at the recommended interval?