Repair Tips
Preventative Maintenance / Cost-Saving Tips
The best way to avoid a big repair bill is to prevent it. Since 1957 we've kept Roseville drivers ahead of the little problems that turn into expensive ones — and a lot of it you can stay on top of yourself.
10-Minute Pre-Trip Check
- Fluids — oil, power steering, brake, transmission, coolant, washer.
- Belts & hoses — a failed belt can take out charging, AC, steering, or cooling; replace soft or cracked hoses before they strand you.
- Tires — check pressure and look for uneven wear (an alignment tell), bulges, bald spots.
Stretch Every Gallon
- Gas cap — ~17% of cars have a loose, damaged, or missing cap, venting fuel for nothing.
- Tire pressure — underinflated tires are like driving with the brake on; costs 1–2 MPG.
- Spark plugs — worn plugs drag down efficiency; cheap to replace, easy to forget.
- Air filter — a clogged filter can cost up to 10% of your mileage.
- Easy on the pedal — aggressive driving can cut highway mileage by up to a third.
- Skip the idling — idling burns fuel for zero miles; don't warm up more than a minute or two.
- Mind your speed — over 60 mph every extra mph costs you; cruise control helps.
Want us to handle the checkup? Call 651-489-7807 — we carry the fluids, filters, and belts to keep the little jobs from becoming big ones.
Roseville's Trusted Auto Care Since 1957
For nearly seventy years, Roseville drivers have trusted 1935 Rice Street for straight answers and honest work. Ask around town who to call — odds are the name you hear is Tom's Mobil Service.
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