Automotive Info

Daily Vehicle Maintenance Checks

Taking good care of your vehicle does not require a major time investment. In fact, daily checkups that can keep your vehicle in smooth working order can take just five minutes or less. While you’ll obviously need to do your regular inspections and maintenance for bigger issues, these small checkups can go a long [...]

2023-09-15T13:17:14-06:00

Changing Auto Light Bulbs

Depending on the type of light that has burned out in your vehicle, it could be a simple change for you. If several lights have gone out at the same time, however, you may have a fuse problem, requiring professional maintenance. If the burned out light is in your dashboard that is also a [...]

2012-04-12T14:42:23-06:00

Adjusting Auto Headlights

Over time, headlights can loosen in their assembly and shift the aim of the lamps. But sometimes it is because the suspension of the vehicle is sagging or simply because you’re carrying too heavy of a load in back and it is tilting the front of the vehicle upwards. It is important to make [...]

2012-04-04T14:41:58-06:00

Why Oil is Vital to your Engine

Oil serves more than one function for the auto engine. First of all, it lubricates the moving parts of the engine. Secondly, it helps to keep it clean. And thirdly, it helps cool down the engine. A great deal of friction is produced inside the engine. Oil coats the metal parts that move against [...]

2012-03-28T13:10:45-06:00

Blown Head Gasket

The head gasket, deep inside the engine, is responsible for keeping the oil in the engine. Additionally, it keeps the coolant and air from getting into the oil. If coolant mixes with the oil, it is likely due to a leaky head gasket. If you don’t catch the coolant in the oil first, there [...]

2012-03-22T13:10:11-06:00

Bad Axle and Bearings

The CV axle is located under the car, with wheel bearings connecting it to the wheels. If the bearings begin to fail, it could lead to a bigger problem, or even a dangerous situation. When the bearing first starts to have trouble, it may vibrate the car softly. As the car is driven down [...]

2012-03-12T13:09:33-06:00

Auto Software Advances

The old way of fixing cars in auto shops involved mechanics sorting through dozens of repair manuals hundreds of pages thick. Outdated manuals offer little help for newer models. As bad as this sounds, there are many auto shops that still work like this, in spite of a newer, better way. Today, Utah auto [...]

2012-03-01T13:08:44-07:00

Preparing for an Auto Paint Job Part 2

The area you plan to paint should be lightly sanded, bringing it at least down to the first layer of paint, using a fine sandpaper with a grit number higher than 120. Next, the entire sanded area needs to be wiped down, to eliminate dust and paint residue. Make sure that you do this [...]

2012-02-24T10:40:07-07:00

Preparing for an Auto Paint Job Part 1

Before you begin an ambitious project, like giving your auto a full paint job, or even priming it yourself, you’ll need to check environmental regulations in your area for spraying paint at home. While auto paint shops already meet these guidelines, there may be some steps you need to follow when doing it yourself, [...]

2012-02-15T10:40:00-07:00

10 Necessities You Should Always Keep in Your Car

1) Many small fixes and slight problems in cars and trucks require a screwdriver. Keep a multi-head screwdriver in your auto to make sure you always have the one you need. 2) An adjustable wrench is necessary for loosening or tightening nuts and bolts. With that, a pair of pliers will come in handy. [...]

2024-05-30T14:25:16-06:00
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