Maintenance

A generation ago, TIGARD drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle’s preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a lot less reliable than they are today. Taking your vehicle in to your TIGARD shop every year or two for repairs seemed to be a good reminder…

Most TIGARD folks occasionally have days when they’ve got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my TIGARD market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . .…

Good vehicle care for us TIGARD residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today’s vehicles aren’t quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required different weights of oil for summer and winter. But today’s engines can…

OR service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some TIGARD drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Tylers Auto TV fuel system cleaning: Over time, the vehicle fuel system…

If you’ve ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that’s used by your vehicle’s electrical systems and also charges the battery. Without the alternator, the battery will go dead after a short distance. The serpentine belt may…

High gas prices in TIGARD increase the cost of living for OR drivers. You’ve probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some TIGARD vehicle owners to skimp in other areas – like scheduled maintenance. According to OR news reports and automotive industry…