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Fuel for Thought

If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, p... Read More

Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Newark

There's a segment of the Newark area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance.Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine management computer. Spark plugs rarely get fouled and will last for as much as 100,000 miles (160,000 kilomete... Read More

Saving Lives in Newark with Tire Pressure

All new passenger vehicles on our Newark, DE, roads now have tire pressure monitoring systems TPMS for short. They are designed to alert you if your tires are underinflated. Since they are fairly new, a lot of people have questions about them.First off, the most important thing is that you still... Read More

Why Does My Battery Go Dead (The Silent Battery Killers Under Your Hood)

Its a sound you dont want to hear when you turn your ignition key or push your ignition button: silence, except for a click. It can signal that your battery doesnt have enough power in it to start your engine. There can be many things that cause batteries to lose their power, and theyre called s... Read More

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Wheel Bearings

Why are wheel bearings for Newark vehicles important? It's simple: your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. In today's Peak Performance Automotive post, we'll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can make sure they can do their very job while you drive around Newark, DE. Whe... Read More

Automotive Detective Work in Newark

There's a reason we use the word diagnose when we talk about fixing cars in Newark. Figuring out what's wrong with your vehicle has a lot of similarities to figuring out what's wrong with someone who is ill. Vehicles are a mass of complex systems that can produce a variety of symptoms when someth... Read More

Differential Service in Newark, DE - What You Need to Know

Scratching your head? Don't worry, if you don't know what a differential is you will in a moment. That fact is that if you drive a car anywhere in Newark, DE, you have a differential. Whether your vehicle is front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive, you have a differential. Some... Read More

Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)

You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how important rearview mirrors are to safe driving. While new electronic devices are helping drivers be... Read More

H20 No! (Driving Through Standing Water)

In a year marked by unusually heavy flooding in North America, drivers are very aware of the possibility they may find themselves driving where water has come over the road. It can be a daunting and frightening situation. Flooding waters can move quickly and unpredictably, so you have to keep y... Read More

Defensive Driving in Newark, DE

There was a man in the Newark area who learned that most car accidents occur within a mile of home so he moved. (Just kidding!)When we think of defensive driving, we often focus on our local DE highway situations. The fact of the matter is we need to be just as careful close to home in Newark... Read More

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