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Your engine oil has many tough jobs to perform in service of your engine, including lubricating moving parts, acting as a liquid seal for your cylinders, and bravely standing up to harsh pressure and temperature conditions. While changing your oil on appropriate schedules helps it to stand up to these conditions, seasonal temperature changes may compromise it's lubricating ability, with unfortunate consequences for your engine.

There are certain parts of your vehicle that are a necessity to keeping you safe while on the road. As the braking system is a key part of vehicle safety, the brake pads are one of these aforementioned necessary parts. Knowing how they work can aid you in determining a maintenance and replacement schedule.

Tire condition is easy over looked when it comes to car maintenance. With technology as advanced as it is, it makes things like this easily forgotten. If your air pressure is low, the light will illuminate. Informing a driver that the air needs a little TLC. 

Don't assume the discount parts store with those low prices is always the best choice. Inferior parts could wear faster or not fit your vehicle properly and cost you more in the end. Here are a few reasons to consider our dealership instead.

Life is very busy for most of us. We deal with all sorts of job, family, or otherwise personal things, so it's no wonder that so many of us are at least a little lax when it comes to things like an oil change or radiator flush. Unfortunately, it's those seemingly innocuous service items that can cost us a huge chunk of change down the road if we do not keep up with them.

The five fluids you should always have serviced at their regularly scheduled intervals are the following:

• Coolant
• Engine oil
• Transmission fluid
• Brake fluid
• Power…

The holidays are the perfect time for you to show off your cooking skills and bring tasty desserts and savory meals to loved ones who have been anticipating these dishes all year. Here are some ideas for making sure that the foods get to their destination safely.

Line the floor of your vehicle with a towel so that the food will spill onto the towel instead of getting on the interior of the car. You can also have a loved one sitting in the back seat to make sure there are no mishaps.

Headlight maintenance, which probably goes without saying, is very important for the overall maintenance of your vehicle. Not having your headlights working correctly not only will most likely get you a ticket, but you can potentially have an accident that could be fatal to someone or yourself.

Don't make the mistake of leaving for your holiday travels unprepared. These holiday travel tips will help you to get to your destination as safe as possible.

• Be sure to keep some tools in a box in the trunk for minor repairs. A roll of duct tape can fix a loose bumper or even repair a leaking radiator hose.

When it comes time to choose a new vehicle, it can seem like there are an overwhelming amount of options. For many buyers, however, the easiest choice is buying an SUV. If you're considering an SUV for yourself, here are a couple of things to think about:

Before taking off on that family road trip, you probably checked the oil, the gas, and the tire pressure. You may have forgotten, however, to ensure that your tires are rotated properly. Proper tire rotation is critical to the safe operation of your vehicle and the longevity of your tire investment. No matter the quality of your tires, the very act of driving can cause uneven wear without proper and regular rotations.