Does My Car Need Special Oil?

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Why Does My Car Use Special Oil? Most people know that they should use specific oil to lubricate the engine in their vehicles, but not many know why each car can use different types of oil. Though most of us use our vehicles to get to and from work, around town, and on extended road… Read more »

Is It Time for an Oil Change?

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Today in the Central Avenue Automotive auto care blog, we’re going to talk about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, recommended oil change intervals have gotten longer for our customers. High quality oil in a well-engineered SUV engine has lead to extended intervals, but it’s also lead to some confusion among… Read more »

Automobile Fluids For Your SUV

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If you’ve walked through the automotive fluids of an auto parts store in Auburn, 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 around the Auburn… Read more »

Wet Weather Affects Your Brake Fluid

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The dangerous thing for cars in western Washington, particularly Seattle and south King County, is that the area is built on multiple hills. Drivers are using their brakes all the time to climb a lot of hills and that’s really tough on the car. The car is working hard to climb a really steep hill, and then… Read more »

Using Proper Fluids In Your SUV Or Other Vehicle

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Today Central Avenue Automotive is talking 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 WA are confused as much as they don’t realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have questions about the fluids in your… Read more »