Rear Window?Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)
March 27, 2022
Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some drivers DO find mysterious. Why don't the rear windows in the second row of many of these vehicles go... More
Easy Miles ? Do Powell Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
March 25, 2022
Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called severe service maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a cons... More
What to Do In Case of an Accident
March 24, 2022
If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Powell, Ohio, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what you should do in case of an accident in Powell, Ohio:When an accident occurs, you should always stop. Leaving the s... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Powell, Ohio
March 23, 2022
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Powell area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean ... More
Tacky or Techie? The Tachometer.
March 22, 2022
There's a gauge that many vehicles have that says RPM on it. And there are a lot of people who either don't pay any attention to it or don't even know what it is. Here's why it's a good gauge to know about. It's called a tachometer, and that "RPM" label means it is measuring how many revolutions... More
Under Pressure in Powell: TPMS
March 20, 2022
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Powell, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 20... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Powell Tune Up
March 13, 2022
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together.Now this is no surprise; I'm ... More
Differential Service in Powell, Ohio - What You Need to Know
March 11, 2022
Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Powell, Ohio, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. Som... More
How Tired Are Your Tires? (Tire replacement)
March 6, 2022
Of the things you think about most, your tires are probably pretty far down the list. Thats understandable because todays tires are engineered to do their job without needing you to pay too much attention to them. But they DO wear out, and worn tires can contribute to skidding in bad weather, not... More