Maintenance
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If you are a driver in Bend and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a s...Published on: Dec 21, 2011 -
{{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/SerpentineBelt_0909_SusanJoel_SN_s.jpg') }} All Bend service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serp...Published on: Dec 29, 2011 -
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Tune In And Tune Up! in Bend. A...Published on: Jan 05, 2012 -
Myths passed around our Bend, Oregon community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automo...Published on: Jan 11, 2012 -
Buying a new car in Bend is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decid...Published on: Mar 22, 2012
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Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Bend car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Bend, Oregon, folks are hoping to make their...Published on: Apr 05, 2012 -
Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Bend?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed ste...Published on: May 01, 2012 -
We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...Published on: May 30, 2012 -
The hottest Oregon news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Bend. If you feel like most of your paycheck goe...Published on: Jun 08, 2012 -
If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...Published on: Jul 24, 2012
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Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Bend, Oregon, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is ...Published on: Aug 10, 2012 -
Today in our Tune In And Tune Up! blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Bend with recommended intervals: Le...Published on: Sep 13, 2012
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Sometimes we hear people in Bend say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely reliable, they ar...Published on: Oct 12, 2012 -
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Oregon folks were real sticklers about t...Published on: Nov 16, 2012 -
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the Oregon news. Bend people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government re...Published on: Dec 12, 2012
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Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...Published on: Apr 09, 2013 -
There's a segment of the Bend area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/MaintenanceFreeMyth_SusanneTimothy_Split_s.jpg') }} Now...Published on: May 02, 2013 -
Recalls are pretty serious for Bend residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Bend residents still might want to know about. For these less serious ...Published on: Jun 04, 2013
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When it comes to their vehicles, some Bend residents don't have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember...Published on: Jun 14, 2013 -
High gas prices in Bend increase the cost of living for Oregon drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion...Published on: Jul 10, 2013