by carfixer | Jun 9, 2022 | Information You Can Use
Drive more efficiently Use overdrive gears. Overdrive gears improve the fuel economy of your car during highway driving. Your car’s engine speed decreases when you use overdrive. This reduces both fuel consumption and engine wear.Use cruise control. Using cruise...
by carfixer | Jun 9, 2022 | Information You Can Use
Get ready for that vacation road trip! Perform a basic safety check. Routine car care like tune-ups, battery checks, and tire rotations are important and help with preventing breakdowns. That said, if you’re traveling long distances this summer, don’t just rely...
by carfixer | Nov 26, 2021 | Information You Can Use
Don’t be left by the roadside. These areas of your car or truck should be checked in preparation for winter driving, per the Wisconsin Department of Transportation: Ignition system Fuel system Belts Fluid levels Brakes Exhaust system Wiper blades and windshield...
by carfixer | Apr 28, 2021 | Information You Can Use
Does your car have suspension problems? How can you tell? Here are some symptoms you will notice: “nose dives” when braking (it leans forward) “rolls” to the side when cornering (it leans side-to-side) “squats” during acceleration (it leans backward) Suspension...
by Mike Berefsky | Nov 28, 2017 | Information You Can Use
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation has some recommendations for safe winter driving. These seem like they might fall under common sense, but it doesn’t hurt to keep them in the front of your mind when the snow falls. Clear snow and ice from all windows...
by Mike Berefsky | May 6, 2015 | Information You Can Use
Here’s a short video about a defective thermostat and what it means to you.
