Xtreme

Passing the Test (How to Prevent Emissions Test Failure)

Vehicle emission testing has become ubiquitous in North America and for a good reason. Clean air quality is important for the environment and all of us. Since vehicle emissions are among t...

Published on: May 31, 2026

Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around North Ridgeville

There's not much we can do about the price of gas in North Ridgeville, Ohio, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our North Ridgeville streets.Our driving habits can dramati...

Published on: May 24, 2026

Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)

You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rai...

Published on: May 17, 2026

Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in North Ridgeville

There's a segment of the North Ridgeville area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine...

Published on: May 10, 2026

What’s That Yellow Squiggly Line Anyway? (What Warning Lights Mean)

You may have noticed when you start your vehicle, you’ll see several symbols light up on the dash. They’re different colors and shapes, and sometimes it’s hard to figure out wh...

Published on: May 03, 2026

Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)

"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahe...

Published on: Apr 26, 2026

Flat Tire? Three’s the Charm (Tire Repair)

For most drivers, at some point you’re going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged, it may have to be replaced. But sometimes, a repair will do the trick, as long as the pun...

Published on: Apr 19, 2026

The Xtreme Guide to Tire Specs

You know you need new tires, but you're not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the North Ridgeville service center you keep repeating...

Published on: Apr 12, 2026