Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Columbus
August 27, 2023
There's a segment of the Columbus area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilome... More
Upgrade Shocks for Better Handling in Columbus
August 20, 2023
Many Columbus drivers probably don't think of their shock absorbers as an important safety system; but that's just what shocks and struts are. They're all about ride control keeping your vehicle tires in contact with the road and managing body motion.Every time you hit a bump or pothole on a Co... More
DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
August 13, 2023
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of the engine. It was neatly stashed and was in a spot where the food pellets couldn't have simply... More
When Are Your Tires Worn Out?
August 6, 2023
Hey Columbus area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Ohio streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Columbus area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an inc... More