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When Fairbanks drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with signific...Published on: Jan 23, 2017 -
Many Fairbanks car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (M...Published on: Jan 09, 2017 -
Night driving in Fairbanks is not as safe as daylight driving as evidenced by the increased accident rate at night. Much of that is simply because it's dark outside.Visibility is important to safe dri...Published on: Dec 13, 2016 -
Most Fairbanks drivers are too young to remember life before power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let's look at how ...Published on: Oct 18, 2016 -
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in AK. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Fairbanks residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write &l...Published on: Sep 11, 2016 -
If you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Fairbanks. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta te...Published on: Jul 27, 2016 -
There's a lot of auto advice in AK right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When s...Published on: Jul 11, 2016 -
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Fairbanks.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also ...Published on: Jun 27, 2016
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Shopping for tires in Fairbanks can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes.First off, ...Published on: May 31, 2016 -
Let's talk about something critical for all Fairbanks drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so...Published on: May 22, 2016
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The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Fairbanks drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to...Published on: Mar 28, 2016
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The simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.Batteries are a big tic...Published on: Dec 10, 2015
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Warm weather or cold, Fairbanks drivers still need to think about their vehicle's air conditioning. Most Fairbanks people don't service their air conditioning until after it fails. At Gabe's Tr...Published on: Jan 09, 2015 -
There's a segment of the Fairbanks area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine manage...Published on: Sep 26, 2013