summer road trip my auto shop

Expert’s guide to summer car maintenance

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Expert’s guide to summer car maintenance Woohoo!  As I write this article, New Zealand’s famous sun is pouring in through the windows and I’m reminded of everything wonderful about living in this country.  Not least the idea of hitting the road and getting out to a beach after months spent in lockdown! If you’re anything […]

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Is overfilling an engine with oil bad?

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Can you really have too much of a good thing? Yes, of course you can. Your car likes oil, in fact, it needs it to operate. But the amount of oil that is required to lubricate your engine’s moving parts is a set quantity. Why is overfilling the engine oil bad? Well, that’s for a […]

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Is it safe to drive with an oil leak

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The older a car gets, the more likely it is to leak a bit of oil. This is because gaskets and seals age and slowly allow oil to escape. Fluid leaking is not a massive deal, unless it’s a massive amount. Oil dripping is pretty common, it can come from the head gasket, drain plug […]

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Fluids you should check to keep your car running smoothly

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You wake up in the morning and you drink a glass of water to quench your thirst, then you have a morning coffee and you’re up and running for the day. Your car is much the same, it has some essential fluids that it requires to run optimally.  They are all extremely important and they […]

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