Maintenance
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A lot of Maumee 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 somewh...Published on: Jun 12, 2012 -
High gas prices in Maumee increase the cost of living for OH drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion o...Published on: Jun 20, 2012 -
Every Maumee 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, y...Published on: Jul 20, 2012 -
Sometimes we hear people say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also...Published on: Sep 25, 2012 -
{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Maumee service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The se...Published on: Oct 18, 2012 -
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Maumee, OH: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the ...Published on: Nov 08, 2012 -
If you've ever been driving around Maumee and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in ...Published on: Dec 25, 2012 -
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...Published on: Jan 01, 2013 -
The median age for cars in the Maumee, OH area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Lange`s Auto Care, Inc. we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a...Published on: Jan 25, 2013 -
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Maumee drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Wh...Published on: Feb 08, 2013 -
When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Lange`s Auto Care, Inc. for a checkup and he said th...Published on: Feb 26, 2013 -
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: Mar 27, 2013 -
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Lange`s Auto Care, Inc. in Maum...Published on: Apr 18, 2013
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There's a segment of the Maumee area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/MaintenanceFreeMyth_SusanneTimothy_Split_s.jpg') }} N...Published on: May 15, 2013 -
About 90% of our driving decisions in the Maumee area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Maumee drivers have experienced the frustr...Published on: Jun 05, 2013 -
Buying a new car in Maumee is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you dec...Published on: Jun 12, 2013
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No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer ...Published on: Jul 03, 2013
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Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Maumee, OH, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is th...Published on: Sep 26, 2013 -
As Maumee consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in OH, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. I...Published on: Oct 11, 2013
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Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Maumee?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed s...Published on: Oct 31, 2013