Auto Blog
Topic: Maintenance
- Thursday, 2 June 2011
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Wilsonville, Oregon, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to…
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- Thursday, 26 May 2011
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Oregon folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or…
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- Thursday, 19 May 2011
Hey Wilsonville - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine…
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- Thursday, 23 December 2010
Sometimes we hear people in Wilsonville say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic…
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- Thursday, 21 October 2010
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Wilsonville?Is it:
A Hamburger;
Coffee;
A Soft Drink, or
Gummy Bears?
Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods…
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- Wednesday, 29 September 2010
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Wilsonville?Is it:
Stereo
Wheels
Air Bag
DVD System
Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in Oregon – approximately…
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- Tuesday, 27 July 2010
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a…
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- Friday, 9 July 2010
If you've ever been driving around Wilsonville and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in one, they won't have the same brightness, which…
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- Friday, 28 May 2010
Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Wilsonville car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Wilsonville, Oregon, folks are hoping to make their cars last a lot longer.Fortunately, with…
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- Tuesday, 20 April 2010
When your vehicle breaks down in the Wilsonville, Oregon, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to be back on the road as soon as possible — with the problem…
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