Maintenance

Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among TIGARD drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should TIGARD drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself: Are most of your trips less than four miles/six kilometers around TIGARD?Are most of your trips less than 10…

Every TIGARD car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter’s dirty. Here’s what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner’s manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced. So between your owner’s…

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the OR news. TIGARD people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government rebate. A lot of TIGARD motorists had so-called clunkers that they wanted to keep. They’re good commuters, grocery getters or toy haulers. They…

About 90% of our driving decisions in the TIGARD area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important. Most TIGARD drivers have experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our vehicle windshield is just dirty.…

A lot of TIGARD drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle’s  owner’s  manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automotive products and fluids. She’s been in the automotive business for…

At Tylers Auto TV we’ve had a lot of TIGARD customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that’s been building for several years in OR. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all vehicles on…