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Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Feb 01, 2026
Don't Be a Stranger
You wouldn't walk into a different dentist's office every time you needed a tooth looked at. You wouldn't pick out someone at random every time you needed your hair cut. And on Tax Day?&nb...
Published on: Nov 30, 2025
Distracted Driving
When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-ta...
Published on: Sep 21, 2025
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Alto
No matter how well they’re made, vehicles will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a r...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025
A Few "Key" Facts (Ignition Key Issues)
You expect your key to turn in your vehicle's ignition. But sometimes it won't, and that's a problem, whether you're trying to start your vehicle or trying to leave it.
Several things can...
Published on: Mar 16, 2025
Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible. It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Dec 22, 2024
Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z
You may not be familiar with all of the items on your Alto auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board is ...
Published on: Sep 15, 2024
The Pros of Pros (Let Us Do It For You)
Modern vehicles usually have four wheels, a steering wheel, and an engine, just as they have for decades. But an awful lot has changed since the days of carburetors and drum brakes. The ad...
Published on: Sep 01, 2024