Maintenance
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Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Wood River?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpass...Published on: Jun 20, 2013 -
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Wood River?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all ...Published on: Jun 26, 2013
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When it comes to their vehicles, some Wood River residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to re...Published on: Jul 17, 2013 -
People in Wood River have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues?Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much hi...Published on: Sep 10, 2013 -
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the IL news. Wood River people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government ...Published on: Sep 17, 2013
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We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, IL folks were real sticklers about takin...Published on: Sep 27, 2013 -
When your vehicle breaks down in the Wood River, IL, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need ...Published on: May 01, 2014 -
Today in our Pro Automotive Services blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Wood River with recommended inte...Published on: Jun 05, 2014 -
Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Wood River, IL, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First i...Published on: Jun 25, 2014 -
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: Jan 13, 2015 -
If you're reading this article in Wood River, IL, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional ser...Published on: Mar 27, 2015 -
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 Pro Automotive Services in Wood...Published on: Sep 16, 2015
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Hey Wood River - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's...Published on: Sep 18, 2014 -
As Wood River consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in IL, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move o...Published on: Oct 06, 2015
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About 90% of our driving decisions in the Wood River area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Wood River drivers have experienced th...Published on: Dec 03, 2014 -
If you've ever been driving around Wood River 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...Published on: Jan 06, 2015 -
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 21, 2015
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There's a segment of the Wood River area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/MaintenanceFreeMyth_SusanneTimothy_Split_s.jpg') }...Published on: Jul 07, 2015 -
Every Wood River 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: Firs...Published on: Feb 28, 2016 -
Most Wood River folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Wood River market, s...Published on: Apr 10, 2016