What Is Preventative Maintenance, and Why Is It Important for My Car?
Preventative maintenance can keep your vehicle safe, dependable and less expensive to own. Learn which services matter and how often you need them.
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Car care guides
Straight answers for Arizona drivers.
Plain-English guides from our technicians on brakes, oil, warning lights and keeping your car healthy in desert heat.
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What Are the Warning Signs That My Brakes Need to Be Repaired?
Squeaking, grinding, a soft pedal, vibration or longer stops. Learn what each symptom may mean and when to schedule service.
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Why Is My Engine Oil Light On?
Your oil light usually means low oil pressure, which can quickly cause serious engine damage. Here is what to do.
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Why Is My Car Making a Strange Noise?
Clicking, grinding, squealing, knocking or clunking usually means something is worn, loose or low on fluid.
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How Often Should I Get an Oil Change in Gilbert, AZ?
Oil changes are one of the most important services for protecting your engine. Here is how often you really need one.
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Why Do My Brakes Feel Funny?
A soft, spongy, hard or pulsating brake pedal is your car warning you. Learn the common causes.
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Built for desert driving
2 to 3 yrs
That is the typical life of a car battery in Valley heat, often half of what drivers get in cooler climates. We test your battery at every oil change.
Summer heat
June through September puts the most stress on your car.
- Test the battery before summer
- Check coolant level and hoses
- Keep tires at the right pressure
- Have the A/C checked in spring
Monsoon season
Sudden storms bring flooded roads and poor visibility.
- Replace cracked wiper blades
- Check tire tread depth
- Make sure all lights work
- Never drive through flooded washes
Dust storms
Haboobs can drop visibility to zero in seconds.
- Pull aside, stay in, click it
- Turn off all lights while parked
- Replace dusty engine air filters
- Change cabin filters more often
Road trips north
Flagstaff and the high country can mean snow and steep grades.
- Inspect brakes before mountain driving
- Check battery and antifreeze
- Bring an emergency kit
- Get a pre-trip inspection
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