Yes, you can keep your vehicle on the road and running efficiently for a long time… with proper care, that is. Even if you are leasing a vehicle, it’s still a prudent idea to implement the 8 things we will discuss in this blog post. Why? You will avoid expensive repair bills and your vehicle will run better. Even more importantly, you will feel confident in the safety of your engine systems when you know you’ve taken the proper steps to maintain your vehicle. In fact, the more effort you put into vehicle maintenance, the longer it will last.

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No one wants to hear their vehicle may have transmission problems. So much so, that vehicle owners often neglect doing anything about maintaining or fixing the transmission. What ends up happening is that what would have been a minor issue becomes a major and expensive transmission repair. It’s always best to keep up with maintenance on the transmission by having the fluid and filter changed when it should. Likewise, it’s prudent to deal with a manual transmission or an automatic transmission repair issue as soon as possible.

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If you haven’t thought about cleaning your vehicle’s fuel system, you’re not alone. Most people end up neglecting this important aspect of car maintenance. A clean fuel system is key in vehicle power, performance, fuel economy and driveability. A dirty fuel system can affect a number of systems in your vehicle. It will also cause you to pay more for repairs down the road.

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The cooling system is one of the major systems in a vehicle, yet its maintenance is also one that is commonly neglected. If the cooling system isn’t maintained on a regular basis, all sorts of things can occur, including serious engine damage. This blog post will identify some of the things that can happen to your vehicle when you neglect your cooling system. It will also identify the simple steps you need to take to make sure it will run trouble-free.

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Do you own or lease a newer vehicle? Do you sometimes wonder if you should bring your vehicle to an independent auto repair shop instead of the dealership for service and repairs? Wonder no more. We believe there are some excellent reasons you should be bringing your vehicle to an independently-owned repair shop, like Geller’s Automotive. We listed 5 reasons here.

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Gasoline prices are starting to climb again. If you are looking for ways to save at the pump, these tips have been found to be very effective for improving gas mileage.

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When you have the oil changed in your vehicle, it’s important to use a high-quality motor oil. Did you also know that the type of oil filter that’s installed should also be one of high quality? The same holds true for the quality of the oil filter that is used. Using a poor-quality oil or not having the oil changed when needed will lessen the life of your engine. The same can be said for the oil filter that’s used. A poor-quality filter can be disastrous to your engine.

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A blown head gasket is a pretty big deal. It’s such a major engine problem that some people actually refer to it as a blown motor. When there is a problem with the head gasket and you continue to drive, you will end up having to rebuild or replace the engine… or worse, buying a new vehicle. By properly maintaining your vehicle, you can prevent a blown head gasket from happening. Here’s more on the subject.

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The dashboard lights in your car are like an early warning system. When one comes on and stays on, it’s your vehicle’s way of letting you know there’s a problem. Some problems are critical and others… not so much. It’s important to know which one is critical and which one is not. Otherwise, if you continue to drive when a critical warning light is lit up, you risk serious engine damage.

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