Maintenance

  • Busting Automotive Myths in North Ridgeville, Ohio
    Myths passed around our North Ridgeville, Ohio community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground ...
    Published on: Sep 01, 2019
  • Xtreme: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?
    Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...
    Published on: Sep 08, 2019
  • Serpentine Belt Service at Xtreme
    Most North Ridgeville folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my North Ridgevil...
    Published on: Nov 10, 2019
  • Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Xtreme
    These days many people in the North Ridgeville area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started...
    Published on: Dec 01, 2019
  • Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Xtreme
    Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Xtreme article: wiper blades. While this isn't t...
    Published on: Mar 22, 2020
  • 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: Jun 07, 2020
  • Let Xtreme Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    North Ridgeville area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles...
    Published on: Jun 21, 2020
  • Economics of Maintenance for North Ridgeville Auto Owners
    Buying a new car in North Ridgeville is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How ...
    Published on: Sep 13, 2020
  • Fall and Spring Checkup in North Ridgeville
    When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Xtreme for a checkup and he said that he read on the...
    Published on: Nov 08, 2020
  • The Importance of North Ridgeville Drivers Following Service Intervals
    Today in our Xtreme blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in North Ridgeville with recommended intervals: Let'...
    Published on: Dec 06, 2020
  • Your Vehicle Is NOT Maintenance Free, North Ridgeville Car Owners
    A generation ago, North Ridgeville drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then were a ...
    Published on: Dec 13, 2020
  • Keeping Your Car Young in North Ridgeville
    As North Ridgeville consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in Ohio, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old an...
    Published on: Jan 24, 2021
  • Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
    We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...
    Published on: May 23, 2021
  • 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: Jul 25, 2021
  • North Ridgeville Drivers Severe Service Maintenance Schedules
    Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among North Ridgeville drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service sc...
    Published on: Aug 14, 2022
  • Xtreme On Your Serpentine Belt
      Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our North Ridgeville, Ohio, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt....
    Published on: Feb 19, 2023
  • Xtreme Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
    {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All North Ridgeville service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few mile...
    Published on: Jul 02, 2023
  • Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in North Ridgeville?
      Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in North Ridgeville?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now s...
    Published on: Aug 20, 2023
  • 10 Services North Ridgeville Drivers Often Overlook
    We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over North Ridgeville. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be ...
    Published on: Oct 29, 2023
  • I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in North Ridgeville
    About 90% of our driving decisions in the North Ridgeville area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most North Ridgeville drivers have ex...
    Published on: Dec 25, 2023