Engine Hydration for Tiffin Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
June 6, 2021
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating throug... More
Engine Air Filter from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
May 30, 2021
Many Tiffin drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to yo... More
The Red Menace (How to Deal with Rust)
May 23, 2021
Rust. It's worse if you drive in places that use salt on the roads in winter, or if you spend time driving near a body of salt water. But any vehicle has to deal with rust after years on the road. And it's not just that rust can eat away your vehicle's body and fenders. It can be a real probl... More
Stop It! You Need Good Brakes
May 16, 2021
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Tiffin 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 repair choices. Often, the first indication that... More
Keep Your Cool in Tiffin
May 9, 2021
Tiffin drivers rely on their vehicle's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your vehicle engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it's cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the coo... More
Right or Left? Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Power Steering Service
May 2, 2021
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 why old cars had such large steering wheels... More
Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: Tire Replacement Overview
April 25, 2021
Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Tiffin drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) of t... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Tire Pressure Saves Fuel in Tiffin
April 18, 2021
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the Tiffin area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get f... More
Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)
April 11, 2021
If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it. Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... More
QUIET TIME (Listening for Vehicle Problems)
April 4, 2021
Everybody's got friends like this. You know, the kind who, the minute they get in their vehicle and turn the key, the sound system is deafening. They just love to hear that music, sports, news anything but the sound of the vehicle itself. And maybe you're that person, too. Here's something to ... More