Maintenance

  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Ronan man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road toda...
    Published on: Jun 26, 2016
  • Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, Ronan Car Owners
    A generation ago, Ronan drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less re...
    Published on: Jul 31, 2016
  • New School: Automotive auto repair Technician Training
    Ronan consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are chea...
    Published on: Oct 17, 2016
  • Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at auto repair
    Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's auto repair article: wiper blades. While this is...
    Published on: Feb 20, 2017
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at auto repair?
    Today's auto repair article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Ronan drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Montana who think that severe service sched...
    Published on: Jul 09, 2017
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at auto repair
    Many Ronan car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF) ...
    Published on: Jan 02, 2018
  • Serpentine Belt Service at auto repair
    Most Ronan folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Ronan market, swing by th...
    Published on: Mar 14, 2018
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: Nov 18, 2018
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
    Published on: Mar 24, 2019
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: Jul 07, 2019
  • Let auto repair Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Ronan area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, i...
    Published on: Jul 14, 2019
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: May 30, 2021