Maintenance

  • New School: Automotive Gateway Auto Clinic Technician Training
    Kettering consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are ...
    Published on: Mar 05, 2018
  • Make Your Vehicle Last
    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, OH folks were real sticklers about takin...
    Published on: Apr 03, 2018
  • Gateway Auto Clinic On Your Serpentine Belt
      Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Kettering, OH, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is...
    Published on: Apr 22, 2018
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: Sep 09, 2018
  • Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Gateway Auto Clinic
    Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Gateway Auto Clinic article: wiper blades. While...
    Published on: Nov 18, 2018
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Gateway Auto Clinic?
    Today's Gateway Auto Clinic article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Kettering drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in OH who think that severe servic...
    Published on: Jan 21, 2019
  • The Easy Way to Save Cash in Kettering
    The hottest OH news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Kettering. If you feel like most of your paycheck go...
    Published on: Mar 10, 2019
  • Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
    Recalls are pretty serious for Kettering residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Kettering residents still might want to know about. For these les...
    Published on: Mar 31, 2019
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: May 12, 2019
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
    Published on: Jun 23, 2019
  • Can Your Car Last Another Year?
    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
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    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