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Make Your Vehicle Last

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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Keep Your Wilsonville Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter

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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Fuel Saving Tip: Gas Caps from Here to There

This fuel saving tip is so simple, no one will believe it. It has to do with your gas cap.The first thing is to make sure it's screwed on tight. If it's loose, gas vapor will be constantly leaking out; wasted gas.This could cause the Check Engine light…

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What Is a Differential and Do You Have One?

With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Wilsonville, Oregon, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Wilsonville drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need…

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Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires

Wilsonville drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel…

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Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle

If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Wilsonville, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve…

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Direct Fuel Injection Update from Lance's Superior Auto

For those of you in Wilsonville, Oregon who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one…

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Keeping Your Engine Cool in Wilsonville, Oregon

The cooling system keeps Oregon vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Wilsonville. Its job is to move heat away from the engine. Let's talk about the various components of the system and how they make this happen.The radiator…

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Stop It! You Need Good Brakes

Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Wilsonville area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to make good…

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All About Your TPMS in Wilsonville

Wilsonville drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Oregon auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's…

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