You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally. Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler. Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Suspension systems should continue to operate effectively for many years and over long distances, holding your tires’ footprint on the road. Eventually, components do wear out, but how lon...
The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of the engine that holds the oil. Whe...
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Car Care Inc. Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Car Care Inc. Answer:Dan's proble...
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Birmingham vehicles with this new type of engine?Car Care Inc. Answer:GDI stands for Gasoli...
There's a little part on your vehicle you may not know about, but when it develops a problem, getting it fixed sooner rather than later can save you a lot of money in the long run. Got your attention ...
Question:What are the signs that I need a brake job?Car Care Inc. Answer:Signs of brake problems often fall into one of two categories for Birmingham : making noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal. ...
Do you know what gas makes up 20.9% of the air we breathe? It's oxygen. Oxygen is an important part of the combustion process that enables your engine to make power. The amount of ox...