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Can I Check My Own Engine Fluids?

October 24, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Your car is a big investment; you want to keep it running as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Checking essential fluids in your car is a must and can help you determine what is low, what might not be the right viscosity, and what needs to be changed out for the health of your car. Why Check the Essential Fluids in Your Car? The first essential fluid in your vehicle that you can check yourself is the engine oil. Your engine oil should be dark brown, it should be of medium viscosity, and your owner’s manual should tell you how much... View Article


How Important Is Your Engine’s Cooling System?

October 17, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

The engine in your vehicle gets very hot, there is no other way to put it. Car engines are spark ignited and are internal combustion, which means that they generate a large amount of heat when they are functioning. Your engine coolant system is used to help keep the engine cool and keep it from catching fire. Why Is an Engine Coolant System Important? The cooling system of your engine does a lot to help ensure that your engine will function the way it should. The coolant helps to keep the engine cool, it helps prevent the engine from catching fire,... View Article


What Are the Benefits of an Extended Auto Warranty?

September 21, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

A car is a significant investment. Some people even take out loans to purchase the cars they’ve always wanted. If you’ve gone through so much trouble to purchase your dream car, it’s only natural that you want to protect it, right? With that in mind, manufacturers, dealerships, and even some third-party companies offer something known as an extended auto warranty. Right now, you may be trying to decide if you need to sign up for that contract. You can decide on that matter after you go through the rest of this article. What Is an Extended Auto Warranty? Brand new... View Article


What Are the Best Traffic Apps?

September 14, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Technology has engulfed every aspect of life, penetrating all sectors, including communication and transportation. It helps us cope with our day-to-day activities quickly and accurately, making our lives much more convenient. One way that technology is revolutionizing transport and communication parts of our lives is through traffic apps. Traffic apps, easily downloaded to smartphones, let drivers know about the current traffic status of a route they plan to take. Possible delays caused by peak hours, bad weather, road closures, and accidents on a particular route are highlighted to the app user. Safer and faster alternative routes are suggested. This information is... View Article


What To Do When a Dash Light Comes On

August 22, 2022 12:00 am Published by Leave your thoughts

Every day, we see vehicles come in with dashboard warning lights that have come on at Gabriel’s Automotive and Towing. When those lights come on, it is time to rush the vehicle into the shop so we can figure out exactly what has gone wrong with it.  What do vehicle’s warning lights and symbols mean?  If you are like many others, you probably wonder what some of the various lights on your dashboard mean. There are a lot of people who see these lights and simply aren’t sure what they are looking at. That is okay because we have the experience... View Article


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