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The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes. And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fu...
Published on: Aug 06, 2023
Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know ...
Published on: May 14, 2023
Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Lange`s Auto Care, Inc.
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Lange`s Auto Care, Inc. article: wiper blades. W...
Published on: Aug 01, 2021
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.
That kind of re...
Published on: Oct 04, 2020
The Maintenance Free Myth
Sometimes we hear people in Maumee say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they ...
Published on: May 31, 2020
It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Lange`s Auto Care, Inc.
There are a lot of things in life that Maumee residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should...
Published on: May 24, 2020
Automotive Tips from Lange`s Auto Care, Inc.: Serpentine Belt System Wear
The primary job of the serpentine belt for Maumee drivers is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at opti...
Published on: Feb 16, 2020
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 yea...
Published on: Nov 03, 2019