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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: May 21, 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: Feb 12, 2023

Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance) Has Video

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: Jun 26, 2022

Beware of Cheap Tires in Kettering Has Video

Do you like to shop for shoes in Kettering?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting s...
Published on: Jan 12, 2020

Differential Service at Gateway Auto Clinic Has Video

Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Kettering, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what d...
Published on: Dec 01, 2019

Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle) Has Video

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 10, 2019

Can Your Car Last Another Year? Has Video

Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Kettering car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Kettering, OH, folks are hoping to make...
Published on: Sep 29, 2019

Gateway Auto Clinic Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service Has Video

Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctor’s office and say, “I’ve got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel b...
Published on: Sep 01, 2019