Line Them Up: Wheel Alignment Service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
September 19, 2021
Hello Tiffin! Let's talk about alignment. One of the most important parts of preventive maintenance for your vehicle is keeping the wheels in alignment. Poor alignment causes your tires to wear unevenly, which can significantly reduce their lifespan. This means you will have to replace them more... 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
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