Car Care Tips

Nowadays, Alberta drivers are paying more at gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reaso

Everyone in Alberta, knows we are advised to go to our dentist twice a year.  Oral-conscious Alberta residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen

Nowadays, Alberta drivers are paying more at Okotoks gas pumps. For some families it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That's got to come out of the budget somewhere. This is one of the reaso

Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Okotoks. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Alberta residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write “o

So you take your vehicle in for maintenance and the pro at Lube Town tells you that you ought to change your oil more often. What? You followed the maintenance schedule – but you take a second look at that “severe service” schedule and see some of the followin

Have you ever noticed that your vehicle has a schedule in your owner's manual for what is called “severe service” maintenance? Let's define what severe driving conditions aren't: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for 20 miles (32 kilometers) or more at a constant rate of 65 miles per hour (105 kilometers per hour) in 75°F (24°C) weather with only passengers on board. Change any one of those parameters and you are adding stress to your engine. Change them significantly and you are driving under severe condi

Let's talk about deciphering the auto service menu board. Alberta, Calgary, service centers like Lube Town have a board that lists the routine services they provide. But some people don't know what t

Most people in the Alberta area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and compone