Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Naples
June 30, 2024
Every Naples car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So be... More
Gas Savings in Naples: Sharpen Your Pencil
June 16, 2024
High gas prices in Naples increase the cost of living for Florida drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Naples vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled maintena... More
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
June 9, 2024
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 you'd still get the same horsepower. The technology to do just that has been around for a long t... More
Tuffy Naples On Your Serpentine Belt
May 19, 2024
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Naples, Florida, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That's the device that makes electricity to power the vehicle and recharge the battery. Then t... More
Economics of Maintenance for Naples Auto Owners
May 12, 2024
Buying a new car in Naples is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide?People in Naples who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second th... More
The Maintenance Free Myth
January 7, 2024
Sometimes we hear people in Naples say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they are also becoming increasingly complicated and use more exotic materials than ever before. All that complexi... More
The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change for Naples Drivers
January 1, 2024
People in Naples have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles (8,000 km to 13,... More
10 Services Naples Drivers Often Overlook
December 3, 2023
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Naples. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organized. Smartphones, calendar apps - we have to keep track of it all.So let's talk about schedules. Speci... More
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
November 5, 2023
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 regular attention needs to be paid to your vehicle as well. Its manufacturer has determined a schedule o... More
Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Naples
October 1, 2023
There's a segment of the Naples area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomete... More