As we Hamilton car owners know, our vehicles have factory scheduled maintenance items. These range from oil changes, to timing belt replacement, to brake inspection. These recommendations are usually made for certain mileage or time intervals. For some vehicles, certain…
Car batteries last longer in cold climates than in warm. Cold starts put a greater demand on batteries, but heat is a big factor in car battery life. We can test you battery for how well it holds a charge…
High ON gas prices have hit most of our budgets here in Hamilton. If increased fuel costs are consuming a bigger portion of your budget, you may be tempted to skimp in some other areas – like scheduled maintenance.…
Automotive Solutions from Tower Service Station: Oxygen Sensor Filed under: Exhaust — tower616 @ 3:26 pm Many Hamilton motorists hear the term “Oxygen Sensor” and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen, but don’t really know much…
Under Pressure: Your TPMS System Filed under: TPMS — tower616 @ 7:34 pm Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Hamilton car owners driving around ON on under-inflated tires. Now, it’s hard to…
Simple Answers from TOWER SERVICE STATION for Hamilton: Windshield Wipers Question: When should I replace my windshield wipers? TOWER SERVICE STATION Answer: Well, most Hamilton auto owners wait until they fail. The problem with that is that you find out…
The thermostat is an essential part of your cooling system. Hamilton drivers’ vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comfortable temperature range. When your home gets too hot,…
Ontario’s Drive Clean program is using faster, more accurate technology that will help your car last longer and better protect the air we breathe. The revised test uses equipment that reads your car’s computer history to see if your vehicle…
Used Car Inspection at TOWER SERVICE STATION in Hamilton It’s natural for Hamilton drivers to be a little anxious when they buy a used car in the Hamilton area: you worry that it has something wrong with it or that…
Simple Answers from TOWER SERVICE STATION for Hamilton: Power Brakes Question: What is power brake service and why do Hamilton auto owners need to have it done? TOWER SERVICE STATION Answer: Imagine: you pour a tablespoon of water in your…