Tower Service Station Coolant Flush: Cooling System Repairs Dec 25th, 2016 Most drivers know how vital the cooling system is: coolant/antifreeze circulates around the engine, absorbs heat, and then dissipates it in the radiator. Cooling system failure can cause extensive and pricey…
Oil Change Nov 13th, 2016 An oil change at your local Hamilton auto shop: Sounds simple, but there's some pretty important things to know about preventing oil sludge. Oil eventually loses its viscosity. its ability to properly lubricate and protect…
Radiator Hoses Jul 1st, 2016 Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator. It’s an important job. If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to overheating and very expensive engine damage so…
The axle assemblies in your vehicle transfer power out to the drive wheels. On a rear-wheel drive vehicle, there is an axle shaft that goes from the differential in the center of the axle to each rear wheels. On a…
Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly – like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not consider that we’re also prolonging the life of…
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…