• The Xtreme Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
    The automotive professionals at Xtreme would like to give North Ridgeville drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becoming more...
    Published on: Feb 02, 2025
  • A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
    Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side.  That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up.  These endure hundreds of open-...
    Published on: Jan 26, 2025
  • If You Drive Like a Maniac (Aggressive Driving is Bad for a Vehicle)
    When someone mentions driving like a maniac, they're not talking about you, surely? Besides the safety issues of aggressive driving, you should know that your vehicle will last a lot longer if you'll ...
    Published on: Jan 19, 2025
  • Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)
    You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C.  Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches do...
    Published on: Jan 12, 2025
  • Xtreme Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
    Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for North Ri...
    Published on: Jan 05, 2025
  • 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: Dec 29, 2024
  • The Last Gas (Fuel Pump Replacement).
    You're heading down the road and you notice your vehicle is sputtering, like it's running out of gas.  But the gauge show's it's still got a quarter of a tank.  So what gives? It could be t...
    Published on: Dec 22, 2024
  • Avoiding Exhaustion (EGR Valve Replacement)
    No, ERG isn’t the sound a pirate makes.  It’s a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere.  In fact, ERG stands ...
    Published on: Dec 15, 2024
  • Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)
    Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicle’s brake pedal every day.  And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your momentum.  When it comes to...
    Published on: Dec 08, 2024
  • Conventional or Synthetic? (Switching to Synthetic Oil)
    If you keep up on technology trends, then you may be intrigued about synthetic motor oil.  It was introduced in the 1960s when Mobil came up with it.  Mobil's oil was different from conventi...
    Published on: Dec 01, 2024
  • When it Comes to Air Filters, Change is Good (Clogged Air Filter)
    Engine air filters may not seem like a big deal, but when they’re clogged up with dirt, dust, and insects, your engine could wind up choking for air and not delivering you the power and performa...
    Published on: Nov 24, 2024
  • The Light Nobody Wants to See (Check Engine Light)
    You've probably had your Check Engine Light go on.  Then it goes off and you figure, hey, whatever the problem was, it's gone now and I don't have to worry about it.  Well, the problem may h...
    Published on: Nov 17, 2024
  • Drivers that "T" Us Off (Bad Driving Practices)
    We've all seen drivers who do things that—let's be frank—really irritate us.  They're inconsiderate, can put people in danger and make the road a much less friendly place.  They ...
    Published on: Nov 10, 2024
  • Plugging Away (Spark Plug Replacement)
    If you drive a vehicle with a gasoline engine, thank the spark plugs for igniting the gasoline/air mixture in each cylinder that keeps your vehicle traveling smoothly down the road every day.  Yo...
    Published on: Nov 03, 2024
  • No Fueling Around (Fuel Filter Replacement)
    A driver called in to the shop the other day saying his European sports sedan had an odd problem.  He was driving when his car started to slow down.  Applying more throttle didn't help. &nbs...
    Published on: Oct 27, 2024
  • What's in a Number? (What Tire Numbers Mean)
    You've probably never paid much attention to the writing on the sides of your tires, but they contain a wealth of information.  There's a long combination of letters and numbers that can tell you...
    Published on: Oct 20, 2024
  • Too Hot to Handle (Vehicle Overheating)
    In the hot weather, seeing steam coming from the engine compartment is something we all dread.  No one wants that to happen to them. But if you know the signs of overheating and how to deal with ...
    Published on: Oct 13, 2024
  • Objects in the Mirror (Rearview Mirror Safety and Maintenance)
    You may remember a song that went, "Objects in the rearview mirror may appear closer than they are." While that was a song about life's lessons, there are a few things we should all know about how imp...
    Published on: Oct 06, 2024
  • The Xtreme Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
    Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let...
    Published on: Sep 29, 2024
  • H20 No! (Driving Through Standing Water)
    In a year marked by unusually heavy flooding in North America, drivers are very aware of the possibility they may find themselves driving where water has come over the road.  It can be a daunting...
    Published on: Sep 22, 2024
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