Differential Service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
February 11, 2020
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Tiffin, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Courtesy Auto Repair Plus service advisor that your differentia... More
Exhaust Service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus in Tiffin
February 10, 2020
Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Tiffin residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control c... More
Fuel Injectors
February 9, 2020
The last new American vehicles sold in Tiffin with a carburetor rolled out of the Ohio dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Tiffin, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine contro... More
Using Proper Fluids in Your vehicle
February 9, 2020
Today, Courtesy Auto Repair Plus is writing about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It's become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It's not that people in Tiffin are confused as much as they don't realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you h... More
PCV Valve Replacement
February 8, 2020
Hello Tiffin, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs... More
Severe Service Requirements
February 7, 2020
A lot of Tiffin drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of autom... More
Winter Tires
February 6, 2020
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Tiffin driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Ohio, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their tr... More
Tracking True in Tiffin: Wheel Alignment
February 2, 2020
At Courtesy Auto Repair Plus, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Courtesy Auto Repair Plus alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problem... More
Good Service at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Equals Good Fuel Economy in Tiffin
January 26, 2020
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas or save the environment, most of us Tiffin drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption. We've all heard about ways to save money on gas in Ohio, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our fuel economy through preventive ma... More
Charge It in Tiffin for Extended Battery Life
January 21, 2020
Here's an interesting statistic for our in Tiffin, Ohio, drivers: Only 30 percent of car batteries make it to 48 months. And the life expectancy varies by where you live. It ranges from 51 months in extremely cold areas to just 30 months in extremely hot climates.Why is that? It turns out that i... More