by BlackMountainMedia | May 29, 2017 | DIY Maintenance & Repair
All moving engine parts, pistons, valves, etc, move at high rates of speed under the hood of a car. Lubrication cools engine components. Moving parts that do not have the proper lubrication will create friction, which in turn creates heat. Maintaining clean and...
by BlackMountainMedia | Apr 21, 2017 | Maintenance Services
Allow me to give you a scenario, you’re driving and halfway through your trip and your car breaks down. The logical thing you can do is to call up your mechanic and have him tow your car to the garage and fix it. I’m pretty sure that this isn’t your predicament right...
by BlackMountainMedia | Mar 29, 2017 | Maintenance Services, Vehicle Maintenance Tips
Do you need a wheel alignment check? Have you ever been driving on the highway and your vehicle starts swerving off in one direction? You turn in the opposite direction to correct it, but it happens multiple times. This is a good sign that you may need a wheel...
by BlackMountainMedia | Mar 15, 2017 | DIY Maintenance & Repair
Spring has arrived in the Okanagan Valley. Probably the single most beautiful season. Birds chirp, flowers bloom and all around there is new growth of energy, warmth, and colour. It is also a time when many take a mini-vacation or a day trip to finally enjoy the...
by BlackMountainMedia | Mar 3, 2017 | Automotive Travel, Vehicle Maintenance Tips
Getting ready to haul a load to the Glenmore dump? Excited to think about hauling your camper or trailer up and down the Okanagan this summer? Before hauling that extra load, there are a few things you need to check. Are you brakes going to stop that heavy load? Your...
