Johnson City Auto Repair

By Tricky Shark What Fluids Does My Vehicle Take & What Do They Do? Vehicle fluids are an integral part of keeping your vehicle running smoothly and safely. But what do these fluids do? What types of fluids does your vehicle need? And how can you tell if they need to be changed or maintained? This blog post will answer all of these questions and more so that you can make sure your vehicle operates at its best.  Types of Vehicle Fluids  Several types of vehicle fluids are essential for your car or truck's proper function and maintenance. These include engine oil, transmission fluid, antifreeze/coolant, brake fluid, power steering fluid, and differential oil. Each type serves a different purpose, but they all work together to keep your vehicle running smoothly. Let's explore each one in more detail:  Engine Oil Engine oil lubricates moving parts inside the engine and helps reduce heat buildup from friction caused by these parts rubbing against each other ... read more

By Adobe Photo Stock   Get Your Car Ready for Winter: 5 Tips from the Pros It's that time of year again! Time to trade in your sandals for boots, your ice cream for hot chocolate, and your convertible for a sled. But before you fully embrace all things winter, there's one more thing you need to do: winterize your car. Here are five tips from the pros to get your vehicle ready for the cold weather ahead. How The Pros Prepare Their Vehicles For Winter 1. Check Your Tires  One of the most important things you can do to winterize your car is to ensure your tires are in good condition. In the winter months, roads are often icy and slippery, which can lead to accidents. Checking your tire tread depth and pressure regularly will help ensure that you have a good grip on the road and can avoid any accidents. 2. Change Your Oil  Another important tip to remember when winterizing your car is to change your oil. Cold weather can cause thicker oil, which means it won ... read more

By RobsonPhoto   Get your vehicle ready for rainy roads It's raining; it's pouring! Nothing catches unprepared drivers off guard like a surprise downpour. It's all too easy to overlook windshield wipers and tires. As we enter into the rainy season, here are three ways you can prepare your vehicle (and yourself) for wet weather conditions.    1. Check your windshield wipers and washer fluid levels Before the rain begins, take a minute to check that your windshield wipers are in good condition. Worn-out or damaged wipers won't be able to wipe away water as effectively, which can lead to decreased visibility while driving. While you're at it, check your washer fluid levels and top them off if necessary. There's nothing worse than having grimy water streaking down your windshield when trying to see where you're going!   2. Inspect your tires Make sure your tires have plenty of treads and are properly inflated. Driving in wet conditio ... read more

Photo by Blake Carpenter on Unsplash   The frosty grasp of winter has its grip on us here in Tennessee. While we love to see the holiday season and all of its wonderful sidekicks, like eggnog, cider, pies, and oh so much more, we can't avoid the downside of the holidays. The snowy roads, rainy conditions, black ice, and slippery muddy pitfalls are out there, and it's just a matter of time before we encounter them. It's more important than ever to prepare your vehicle for the winter conditions it will face, and December isn't too late to get started!   You can't lose by preparing your vehicle for the inevitable! Winter conditions are very hard on the underside of our vehicles, tires, fluids, and more. Prepar ... read more