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Gear Up: Transmission Service at California Smog & Automotive Institute in Riverside
The transmission system in your vehicle allows you to change gears. Lower gears are power gears. They get your vehicle moving and get it up hills. Higher gears get the vehicle up to speed and get it...
Published on: Sep 06, 2026
Them's the Brakes (Brake Rotor Resurfacing)
Your vehicle's brakes wear out. It's inevitable. You'll notice it when you step on the brake pedal and feel it harder to stop, or there's vibration when you are braking.
Most modern vehic...
Published on: Aug 30, 2026
Leaking Oil Isn’t Normal: When a Valve Cover Gasket Needs Replacing
Let’s say you discover a little oil leak in your vehicle and you think, “It’s small. It’s no big deal.” Remember that no oil leak is ever normal, and it might...
Published on: Aug 23, 2026
Mileage Headed Downhill? (What Causes Bad Fuel Economy?)
Name someone you know who enjoys spending a lot of money on gasoline. Yeah, me neither. That’s because it costs quite a bit to keep fueling your vehicle.
One way to save money on ga...
Published on: Aug 16, 2026
Motor Oil—The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)
You’ve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicle’s engine. That’s sound advice. But what you might not know is when...
Published on: Aug 09, 2026
Cool Running in Riverside
Unless you live in Death Valley, you really don't hear much any more about cars overheating. That's because cooling systems in vehicles have been much improved. That doesn't mean you can't overheat ...
Published on: Aug 02, 2026
Keeping Your Cool
Most vehicles on the road use an engine coolant to help get the heat out of the engine so it can run at the temperature it’s designed to. Coolant also prevents your engine from freezing in cold ...
Published on: Jul 26, 2026
Your Vehicle's Hissy Fit (AC System)
When you hear hissing sounds coming from your vehicle, you might start thinking the worst. One type of hissing coming from around your air conditioner may be a normal sound, or it could be...
Published on: Jul 19, 2026
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