Regular oil changes are essential to the efficiency of your car’s operations. Because the frequency of oil changes a car requires varies over time, you may not know when it is time for an oil change. When you are overdue …
Your car relies on motor oil more than any other fluid except perhaps for gasoline. Motor oil ensures that friction levels and temperatures remain as low as possible inside your engine. Yet oil can inadvertently cause damage itself if it …
As a vehicle owner, you know the importance of routine oil changes. If you read our previous blog, “Your Vehicle Needs an Oil Change,” you may even know the common indicators that your vehicle is overdue for a regular oil change. …
The right interval between oil changes for your vehicle depends on numerous factors, from the age of the car to the type of motor oil you use. Because there is no one-size-fits-all recommendation for when you should change your oil, …
The term “rush hour” can strike fear into the heart of any driver. If you’re like most people, you dread the stress of navigating stop-and-go traffic. What you may not realize is that driving in heavy traffic can be hard on …
You already know you should change your car’s oil—or have it changed by a professional—every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. But if you’ve ever gone to the store to buy a new container of motor oil and seen the large variety of …
Introducing your children to the freedom and responsibility that comes with driving can be an intimidating experience. New drivers must learn all the fundamentals of driving itself, as well as how to handle difficult scenarios and keep their vehicle safe …
Frigid air and a change in weather patterns can affect your car’s performance. Winters in San Diego aren’t exactly grueling. However, because temperatures drop here at night, there are still a few things you can do to ensure your car …
Car maintenance can be complicated. It may seem easier to ignore it, but that can lead to even bigger problems down the road. Regular maintenance will save your car from breaking down and save you cash, as well. Here’s what …
Even with more than 300 miles of freeways and roughly 7,150 miles of streets and roads, San Diego traffic can be brutal to battle, both for you and your tires. Stop-and-go traffic combined with the ever-increasing stop signs and stoplights …