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Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)

We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the directi...

November 10, 2024

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Windshield Wipers

No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)

If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the...

Nov 03, 2024 Read

Fuel System

Don't Be Fuelish

If you smell gasoline in your vehicle, pay attention to your nose. That's because it has an impor...

Oct 27, 2024 Read

Service Intervals

Stopping "Brake" Downs (Brake Pad Replacement)

If someone tells you to put the brakes on something, you know it means stop. And stopping is one...

Oct 20, 2024 Read

Fuel System

Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing)

A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped a...

Oct 13, 2024 Read

Windshield Wipers

Such a Little Part (Climate Control Resistor)

You expect your heater/air conditioner to work like it should. You have a control for temperatur...

Oct 06, 2024 Read

Shocks and Struts

Strutting Your Stuff (Shocks and Struts)

Ever wonder how your vehicle is able to move over bumps, potholes and other irregularities in the...

Sep 29, 2024 Read

Fluids

A Stitch in Time at Tuffy Pelham

You probably have heard that expression, "A stitch in time saves nine." In other words, if you fi...

Sep 22, 2024 Read

Differential Service

When you're driving and turn a corner, you probably aren't aware of all that's going on with your...

Sep 15, 2024 Read

Headlamps

Let's Clear Some Things Up (Headlight Restoration)

You know how exposing your skin to sunlight can cause sunburn and other unhealthy things. Sunlig...

Sep 08, 2024 Read