Maintenance

  • Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Fairbanks
      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
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair
    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
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Fairbanks man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road ...
    Published on: Mar 11, 2018
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: Oct 21, 2018
  • Let Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Fairbanks 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 for ne...
    Published on: Nov 04, 2018
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair?
    Today's Gabe's Truck & Auto Repair article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Fairbanks drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in AK who think that severe...
    Published on: Dec 02, 2018
  • 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: Jan 01, 2019
  • 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: Jul 07, 2019
  • 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: Aug 15, 2021