Singing a Different Tune (Up) (Tune Ups)
August 29, 2021
Engines required a lot more maintenance in earlier times. You'd have to have your spark plugs, wires, rotors, caps, distributor points, fuel and air filters changed periodically. There were mechanical adjustments of a vehicle's timing, dwell, spark gap and idle mixture, too. Unless you like to ... More
Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around Tiffin
August 22, 2021
There's not much we can do about the price of gas in Tiffin, Ohio, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Tiffin streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks the gas... More
The Puzzling Puddle (Leaks Under Vehicle)
August 15, 2021
Ever notice a little spot of liquid under your vehicle after you've parked in your driveway or garage? It may have been something as simple as water left from air conditioning condensation. But then again, it could be a sign that there's trouble brewing in one of your vehicle's systems. You can ... More
Keeping Your Engine Cool in Tiffin, Ohio
August 1, 2021
The cooling system keeps Ohio vehicle's engines from overheating while they are driving around Tiffin. 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 is the part most Tiffin drivers associate with the ... More
Move it or Lose It (Dormant Vehicles)
July 25, 2021
When it comes to your vehicle, driving it too much can cause some issues. But what about not driving a vehicle enough? That has consequences as well. Here are a few things that can happen if a vehicle isn't driven enough. When the engine doesn't operate, the oil isn't lubricating. That means so... More
Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)
July 18, 2021
So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... More
Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Advice on Buying New Tires
July 11, 2021
Today's tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Tiffin driver's style, habits and driving conditions.Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Ohio seasons.Tiffin off-roaders should be excited about the options available... More
When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)
July 4, 2021
What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!). You have a wheel... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
June 27, 2021
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Tiffin. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understand... More