by ManagerBeetlesmith | May 23, 2022 | Cooling System, Electrical, Engine Performance
Coolant is essential for cooling and lubricating your engine. As we enter into road-trip season and the warmer summer months, part of your pre-trip inspection should be to check the coolant. Most modern vehicles have an accessible reservoir under the hood where you... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Apr 22, 2022 | Engine Performance, Tips
Just like getting tires rotated or oil changed, it’s important to stay up to date of transmission fluid maintenance schedules. There are two main methods for swapping out transmission fluid: changing it or flushing it. So, what’s the difference between... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Apr 6, 2022 | Engine Performance
An engine misfire happens when the cylinders in the engine don’t burn right or the combustion within the chamber is incomplete. Typically, engine misfires can be caused by a variety of factors, including malfunctioning coils, worn or faulty spark plugs, a leak or a... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Mar 29, 2022 | Engine Performance
You may not realize it, but the health of your engine and your entire vehicle can hinge on your fuel filter. Making sure you don’t have a clogged fuel filter is key to protecting your engine and allowing your vehicle to perform at peak performance. In this blog... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Mar 5, 2022 | Engine Performance
We’ve all seen those poor people stranded on the side of the road, steam billowing from the engine. Often times, an overheating engine can cause serious problems to the rest of your vehicle if not addressed immediately. But why do engines overheat? In this blog we’re... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Feb 15, 2022 | Electrical, Tips
At one point or another you’ve probably had a mechanic or someone you know who knows cars talk about a blown fuse. But what are fuses, why are they important, and what causes them to blow? In this blog post we’re going to talk fuses: what they are, why they... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Jan 27, 2022 | Maintenance, Safe Driving, Tips
In 2020 rate of catalytic converter theft increased by 325%. You read that right. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau the number of catalytic converters stolen between 2019 and 2020 rose by over 11,000. This concerning trend of record-high theft has... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Jan 6, 2022 | Maintenance, Safe Driving, Tips
We’ve talked before about how different smells can point to different kinds of issues in your vehicle. But what about car sounds? There are good sounds that come from a car for sure; the hum of the engine, the purr of acceleration, the familiar whoosh of the A/C. But... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Dec 27, 2021 | Safe Driving, Tips
This weekend’s holiday festivities wrapped up with snowfall and freezing temperatures throughout Renton and Western Washington. Snow that began falling Saturday and continued throughout the weekend has left a blanket of white throughout King country and across the... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Dec 14, 2021 | Suspension
Proper alignment is essential to keeping you safe on the road. But have you ever wondered what actually happens during an alignment? And what’s the actual purpose of an alignment anyway? In this blog post we’ll answer these and more. First, let’s dive into what an... 
