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Leaking Oil Isn’t Normal: When a Valve Cover Gasket Needs Replacing
Let’s say you discover a little oil leak in your vehicle and you think, “It’s small. It’s no big deal.” Remember that no oil leak is ever normal, and it might...
Published on: Aug 16, 2026
Automotive care articles and videos Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for Valparai...
Published on: Sep 22, 2024
Procrastination Prevention in Valparaiso
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). An...
Published on: Feb 19, 2023
The Automotive care articles and videos Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let...
Published on: Sep 25, 2022
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally impo...
Published on: May 29, 2022
Sniffing Out a Problem
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that nee...
Published on: May 08, 2022
The Automotive care articles and videos Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
The automotive professionals at Automotive care articles and videos would like to give Valparaiso drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, veh...
Published on: Mar 22, 2020
Automotive care articles and videos Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
Hello Indiana! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why...
Published on: Sep 02, 2018