Automotive Industry News & Information - Advantage Auto Service

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro.

Good gas mileage is something we all want. In fact, many drivers purchase certain cars solely for gas mileage, and almost all of us at least take it into consideration when purchasing a vehicle. While it is true that gas mileage is by and large determined simply by the type of car, there are actually a variety of things you can do to increase the gas mileage of any automobile. The tips Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro want to provide you here are simple and effective steps you can take to increase your gas mileage, often more considerably than you think.

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

Turbochargers are intricate and precise components, but not all that complicated or difficult to understand. By knowing the parts of your car’s turbocharger and its functions, you’ll have a much better idea of how one works and here at Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, TN, we feel it is important that our area drivers know more about their vehicles! Starting with your turbocharger, we which is powered by pressure from the exhaust.

When you think about diesel engines, you probably think about large trucks and machinery, and maybe a few oddball cars over the years. So how long has diesel really been around, and why is it used the way it is today? More specifically, why should you choose a diesel engine for your needs? Here at Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, TN, we discuss this with customers often based on their unique needs along with the history of the diesel engine.

Does your steering wheel feel like it’s fighting you when trying to drive in a straight line? Does your truck turn too aggressively when you try to go one direction, and poorly when you try to go another? There are a few possibilities as to what it means if your truck resists going in a straight line. Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro has the answers for you.

With AAA, roadside assistance, and the decreasing ability of people to fix and maintain their own cars, there are a lot of people on the road today who don’t know how to change a tire. Removing your wheel and replacing it with your spare may seem like a daunting task, but with this guide from Advantage Automotive Service in Murfreesboro, you’ll have the knowledge you need when you find yourself in a bind.