When Metal Meets Metal (Wheel Bearings)What part of your vehicle has little metal balls inside that are lubricated and allow you to cruise on down the road? They are wheel bearings, and automotive designers might argue they are human beings' second greatest invention of all time (the first is, of course, the wheel!).You have a wheel... Read More Posted in Wheel Bearings on January 17, 2021 In a Fog (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)It's bad enough in cold weather when ice and snow block your visibility. Add to that fog on the inside of your windows and you could be driving blind. So here are a few tips on how to keep your windows from fogging up when there's a chill in the air.You probably know fog is really condensation... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 10, 2021 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 important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids... Read More Posted in Fluids on January 03, 2021 The Right Stuff (Choosing Replacement Parts)Let's face it. Vehicles are complicated machines, each having thousands of parts. And since they're subjected to heat, cold, vibrations, bumps and much more, these parts wear out and need to be replaced. When your service advisor says you need a new part, you may have many options. Let's say ... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 01, 2021 Brake Service at Dashmaster Automotive, Inc in HollandBrakes really aren't optional equipment for Holland drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Michigan driver's vehicle maintenance schedule. At Dashmaster Automotive, Inc, our team will check your brake system and let you know if the... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on December 27, 2020 Direct Fuel Injection Update from Dashmaster Automotive, IncFor those of you in Holland, Michigan who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6.For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes abo... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 20, 2020 Clean Fuel Equals Clean Performance for Holland DriversHello, Holland residents. Let's talk fuel filters. Fuel filters clean the dirt, dust and debris out of your fuel. Both gasoline and diesel-powered engines have them. The fuel filter is located in the fuel line between the fuel tank and the engine.Holland auto owners don't need to filter their fue... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 13, 2020 Ready, Set, COLD! (Getting Vehicle Ready for Winter)When the temperatures plunge, your vehicle better be ready because it faces a whole new set of challenges. Rubber stiffens, glass fogs, fluids freeze. Just thinking about it can get your heart beating faster. So here are some tips for getting ready for those inevitable colder temperatures.Mak... Read More Posted in Winter Prep on November 29, 2020 Fall and Spring Checkup in HollandWhen 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 Dashmaster Automotive, Inc for a checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service.My friend is (technica... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 22, 2020 Training Received by Technicians in Holland, MichiganWhen your vehicle breaks down in the Holland, Michigan, 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 to be back on the road as soon as possible with the problem fixed right the first time.We've been checki... Read More Posted in Maintenance on November 15, 2020 |
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