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Plugging Away (Spark Plug Replacement)
If you drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine, thank the spark plugs for igniting the gasoline/air mixture in each cylinder that keeps your vehicle traveling smoothly down the road every day. Yo...
Published on: Sep 14, 2025
Oil Times are a-Changin' (Oil Change Synthetic)
When it comes to oil changes, things are really changing. Most newer vehicles require synthetic oil, and while it costs more than conventional oil, it doesn't need to be changed as often.
When ...
Published on: Sep 07, 2025
Rear Window—Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)
Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some ...
Published on: Aug 31, 2025
A Bumpy Ride (Strut Assembly Replacement)
If you’ve noticed your vehicle’s ride has lately been bumpy or you’re hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts. The strut assembly is par...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025
To Fix or Not To Fix (Tire Repair)
You know that sinking feeling when you realize one of your tires has a problem. It may be making an odd noise or behaving oddly when you're driving. You may hit a pothole or curb and one s...
Published on: Aug 17, 2025
Lubricate Driveshaft
See if any of these are happening to your vehicle. You feel it vibrating excessively underneath when it’s running, or you hear strange clunking, grating, or grinding sounds coming from ben...
Published on: Aug 10, 2025
Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)
This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closing the door and it just won't stay closed! What a helpless feeling. You can't lock it;...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025
Oil Change Kings New Zealand Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
Hello New Zealand! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, ...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025
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