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Motor oil is often referred to as the lifeblood of our vehicles. It performs many important functions. • It acts as a lubricant for the engine parts. • It helps protect the emission system. • It provides enhanced fuel economy. If you’ve ever taken the time to peruse the array of oils available today at…
In the world of “you get what you pay for,” the cheapest price for an oil change is not always the best value. I would like to break down a $19.95 oil change advertisement that I recently heard on the radio. It said: “Our premium oil change and complete inspection for only $19.95.” This seems…
If you think you can skip transmission service before a quick trip, think again. Do you have any plans for the weekend? Maybe you and some friends and are taking the boat up to the lake. Maybe you’ll be having a lot of fun water skiing and doing a little fishing. You got the boat…
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…
Here at Central Ave Auto, one of the most neglected services we see is fluid service and other regularly scheduled maintenance. This is due to a combination of factors, ranging from simple procrastination to receiving misinformation about how often your car should be serviced. Over the last 15-20 years as cars have gotten better, manufacturers…
Why Do Some Cars Need Oil Changes At Different Mileages Than Others? Short answer: Different car makes and models have different requirements. Different driving habits and conditions also affect the need for an oil change. Longer answer: If you check your car’s user manual, you’ll probably find you’ve been changing your oil more often than…
Some fluids are promoted to “last a lifetime,” but they don’t always declare what the lifetime expectancy is. In an effort to effectively market their products as low maintenance, there are a lot of advertisements that certain transmission fluids, drive train fluids, and engine fluids will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, those claims do not specify…
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