New Port Richey Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?

August 29, 2021

Any New Port Richey driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that if it ain't broke, don't fix it is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for New Port Richey residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good exa... More

A Turn for the Worse (Using Turn Signals)

August 22, 2021

Distracted driving is bad, you know that. Daydreaming, talking on the cell phone, putting your makeup on in the rear view mirror. All bad. But there's something else that causes more than twice as many accidents, according to a recent study. And that's people who don't use their turn signals.... More

The Right Oil for the Season (Engine Oil Viscosity)

August 15, 2021

As the temperatures plunge, certain types of engine oil may not flow as easily as they did when it was warmer. Makes sense, doesn't it? Just like molasses gets thicker as the temperature goes down, engine oil does the same thing. So, maybe you're wondering if you have to change your oil as the s... More

Cooling System Components

August 8, 2021

Today we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that New Port Richey auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in FL.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system us... More

The Best Book that's Not a Best-Seller

August 1, 2021

Sometimes the movie is better than the book, sometimes it's the other way around. But when it comes to your vehicle, the best book of all is the owner's manual. The plot is simple: Owner wants long life and dependable performance from the vehicle, manual has the way to achieve that long life and... More