Perhaps the most important service you can do for your car is the Oil Change Service. With that said, there is a lot of controversy over when to change the oil and the potential consequences with extended oil change intervals. A little history on engine design, the automobile, and the evolution of engine oil might be helpful. I will also tell you in this article WHY the Oil Change Service is the most important thing you can do to protect and extend the life of not only your car’s engine, but your vehicle too. 40 to 50 years ago, it…
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Planning a Road Trip Soon?
Make sure your car is ready for the road! There is no telling what the full effects of the COVID-19 crisis will be. However, we are seeing positive trends and soon things will begin to get back to what we know as “normal times.” For many of us, the stay-at-home order has resulted in severe cabin fever, longing for the days when we can go out freely and take a drive. Plus, the summer will be here before you know it and that means many of you will be planning a road trip. With all that we’ve been through these…
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Staying Home a lot these days? Don’t neglect your car!
With so many people staying at home these days with limited reasons to go out, it’s easy to neglect your car. It is not good for your car to sit too long. Cars are a lot like people and need to keep moving. The COVID-19 crisis will not last and you will want your car running properly when life begins to get back to normal. You will need your car to commute to work, for pleasure and running errands. Another thing to consider is that many of us will be planning road trips soon. Being restricted from our normal daily…
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An Important Message to My Valued Customers and to the Community
This year, I achieved two milestones; I celebrated my 65thbirthday and Osceola Garage celebrates its 40thyear in business. Two events that will now be overshadowed by the coronavirus. I have lived through many economic and challenging events; from the stock market crash in the late 1980’s, to the housing bust of the 1990s, the tragic events of 9/11 and the great recession of 2008. This is totally different. Never, have I experienced anything as serious as this. The economic effects that will occur are unknown. We are in uncharted territory. My father used to tell me, “One thing you can…
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A New Year’s Resolution for your Vehicle
Every year we make New Year’s resolutions for ourselves….. Why not A New Year’s resolution for your car. Making these resolutions for your vehicle helps you understand how becoming more organized will help keep your car in top running condition. Look how things like keeping good car repair records and keeping on top of car service reminders, plus some new seasonal car care tips, can help keep your car running longer. The following tips from ASE will help motorists get and stay organized. Record Keeping Keep a copy of every completed work order, from oil changes and brake service to…
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