The Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
November 26, 2023
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let's start with conventional oil the kind folks are used to. Conventional oil is made up of naturally o... More
Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: Battery Testing
October 1, 2023
The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big ticket item for most Tiffin drivers and its tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible.... More
Take Charge! (Battery Testing)
May 14, 2023
OK, so you probably take your vehicle's battery for granted. Turn the key or push a button and it starts right up. During times of warmer weather, you probably think your battery can take it easy. But it may surprise you to learn that hot weather can be much harder on a vehicle's battery than ... More
Battery Maintenance Tips From Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
April 9, 2023
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons:First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alterna... More
Automobile Fluids For Your vehicle
April 24, 2022
If you've walked through the automotive fluids section of an auto parts store in Tiffin, you'll know how overwhelming the sheer number of products available can be. How do you know what's right for your vehicle?As you know, these fluids all serve a function in making your car run as you drive ar... More
Battery Basics for Tiffin
October 3, 2021
It's important for Tiffin drivers to know battery basics. First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery hot or cold Ohio weather. Most Tiffin area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine. However, he... More
Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
September 12, 2021
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Tiffin residents to always use the proper type of fluid for their vehicle. Using incorrect fluids can actu... More
Does My Choice in Oil Affect Change Intervals?
September 5, 2021
Oil changes are probably the most recognized service on a vehicle. Almost all Tiffin residents know about them. But do we know enough?Several decades ago, oil changes were fairly standard: every three months or 3,000 miles or 5,000 kilometers. But recent advances in both engine technology and oi... More
Procrastination Prevention in Tiffin
January 17, 2021
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). And there are those of us who put off getting our vehicle's service done, whether it's a repair or ... More
Battery Replacement at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus in Tiffin
February 16, 2020
Hello, welcome to Courtesy Auto Repair Plus. Today's focus is batteries. It seems like everything in Tiffin runs on batteries. Of course, the batteries we're most concerned with here at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus are those in our customer's vehicles. Just like the batteries in our smoke detectors... More