Maintenance
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At Gateway Auto Clinic we've had a lot of Kettering customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several...Published on: Dec 31, 2009 -
As Kettering 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...Published on: Jan 14, 2010 -
The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Kettering, OH: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for t...Published on: Feb 19, 2010 -
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Kettering drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule....Published on: Mar 17, 2010
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People in Kettering 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 hig...Published on: Mar 23, 2010 -
So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Kettering?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all b...Published on: May 26, 2010 -
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Kettering?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpasse...Published on: Jun 10, 2010
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Buying a new car in Kettering 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 ...Published on: Jul 20, 2010
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If you've ever been driving around Kettering 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: Jul 27, 2010 -
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 Gateway Auto Clinic for a checkup and he said that h...Published on: Sep 29, 2010 -
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: Oct 01, 2010
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These days many people in the Kettering area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a...Published on: Nov 23, 2010
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The median age for cars in the Kettering, OH area was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Gateway Auto Clinic we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a ...Published on: Jan 13, 2011 -
Myths passed around our Kettering, OH community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for autom...Published on: Jun 09, 2011 -
Every Kettering 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...Published on: Aug 19, 2011 -
{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Kettering service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The...Published on: Dec 07, 2011 -
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the OH news. Kettering people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government r...Published on: Feb 22, 2012
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If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...Published on: Mar 01, 2012
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When it comes to their vehicles, some Kettering 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 rem...Published on: Apr 03, 2012 -
High gas prices in Kettering 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 portio...Published on: Apr 20, 2012