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Don't Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch.
"Latex paint is water-bas...
Published on: Sep 06, 2026
Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus Really Save Gas?
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Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider...
Published on: Aug 30, 2026
Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z
You may not be familiar with all of the items on your TIFFIN auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board i...
Published on: Jun 07, 2026
Don't Be a Stranger
You wouldn't walk into a different dentist's office every time you needed a tooth looked at. You wouldn't pick out someone at random every time you needed your hair cut. And on Tax Day?&nb...
Published on: Nov 16, 2025
Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: May 25, 2025
Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible. It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: May 11, 2025
The 20.9 Percent Factor (Oxygen Sensor)
Do you know what gas makes up 20.9% of the air we breathe? It's oxygen. Oxygen is an important part of the combustion process that enables your engine to make power. The amount of ox...
Published on: Apr 06, 2025
Certified Technicians
Today’s vehicles are rolling computer networks with multiple processors, sensors, and miles of wiring. The mechanical elements from the suspension to the engine valve train are extremely sophist...
Published on: Dec 08, 2024