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You Are the Fluid Detective! (Leaking Fluids)
When you see some liquid sitting underneath your vehicle, your mind starts churning. Is that normal? Is that something serious, or did I just spill my drink? Here’s a quick list of what th...
Published on: Sep 28, 2025
A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)
There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally impo...
Published on: Jun 02, 2019
Sniffing Out a Problem
Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that nee...
Published on: Mar 17, 2019
Procrastination Prevention in washington court house
Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). An...
Published on: Sep 09, 2018
The Jim Van Dyke's Automotive & Tire Center Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil
Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let...
Published on: Jan 30, 2018
Jim Van Dyke's Automotive & Tire Center Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle
Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for washingt...
Published on: Dec 04, 2016
The Jim Van Dyke's Automotive & Tire Center Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
The automotive professionals at Jim Van Dyke's Automotive & Tire Center would like to give washington court house drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive flui...
Published on: Jul 11, 2016
Jim Van Dyke's Automotive & Tire Center Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles
Hello ohio! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why no...
Published on: May 25, 2016