by ManagerBeetlesmith | Aug 26, 2021 | Engine Performance, Fluid levels
How low should you let your gas get? We all know that no gas in the tank means your car isn’t going anywhere. We also are all mostly aware of the fact that driving around with your fuel light on isn’t great for your car (or your stress levels). So how low should you... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Jul 6, 2021 | Engine Performance, Maintenance
If you’re living in Renton, taking your car in for routine maintenance can seem like a hassle and can quickly get pushed to the bottom of your “to-do” list. After all, if there’s nothing obviously wrong with it, why get it fixed? While this is a nice sentiment,... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | May 1, 2021 | Engine Performance, Tips
You may not know it, but your car battery does not create electricity. It only stores energy. In fact, the only things your battery is responsible for is starting the car and powering electrical accessories when the engine isn’t running. The alternator is the... 
by ManagerBeetlesmith | Apr 7, 2021 | Air Conditioning, air filter, Engine Performance
Here’s a possibly familiar scenario: You take your car into Beetlesmith’s Valley Auto Service for routine maintenance and are told that your air filter needs to be replaced. To save a few bucks, it may be tempting to opt not to replace it right away. But... 
