Auto Blog
- Monday, 5 June 2017
Ever notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Wilsonville drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire…
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- Wednesday, 31 May 2017
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Wilsonville drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Oregon, but does it really add up to much? How much…
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- Monday, 22 May 2017
About 80% of the vehicles on Wilsonville roads today are behind on their preventive maintenance schedules. That translates to about 160 million vehicles in the United States that aren't performing as well as they could be - thousands right here in Oregon.…
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- Tuesday, 16 May 2017
Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Wilsonville drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Lance's Superior Auto will inspect…
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- Tuesday, 9 May 2017
Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Wilsonville auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be…
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- Tuesday, 2 May 2017
Hello Wilsonville, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase.…
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- Sunday, 23 April 2017
When we Wilsonville residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find “diagnostic fees” as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge for the time it takes to diagnose the problem. When we go…
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- Sunday, 16 April 2017
Wilsonville drivers know that if their air conditioning system isn’t making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through…
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- Sunday, 2 April 2017
When autumn comes around in Wilsonville, leaves fall, nights get longer and there's a definite nip in the air. Time to unpack the boots and gloves and fold some extra blankets onto the beds. It's also time for Wilsonville drivers to winterize their vehicles.Here…
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- Monday, 27 March 2017
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver's arms. That's…
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