Owner's manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. ALTON can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil after driving a certain dista...
As you know, your vehicle has factory scheduled maintenance items. These range from oil changes to timing belt replacement to brake inspection. These recommendations are usually made for certain milea...
When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate. The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent. Sound familiar? Here are the t...
You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally. Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler. Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
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I was driving one day, and my car started sputtering and then the engine finally quit, and I couldn’t get it started. I was towed to a shop and found out I had to replace my fuel...
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) help you stop faster. That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces. Anti-lock brakes, in fact, are designed to help you maintain control of your vehicle in an e...
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Question:What do I need to do for my high mileage vehicle?Lowe Performance Answer:
ALTON drivers ask this question at Lowe Performance a lot more these days. The median age for v...
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When someone mentions diesels around ALTON, images of smoky, rattly trucks may spring to mind. The fact is that the modern, clean diesel engine is much more refined than in the ol...