August is upon us, but summer is not over yet! In the Pacific Northwest, we will likely have a few more weeks of warm temperatures. Here are a few tips to keep your Vehicle working like a charm in the summer heat. Make sure your Tires are properly inflated. Heat expands gases, so if you …
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Uh oh. Car won’t start.
It’s a few days before Christmas, and you need to finish your shopping. (Thank goodness for online shopping?) You head out to your car, mask in hand, and… oh no! Nothing happens when you turn the key except for a sputtering sound. Many of us have been working from home the past several months, and …
Winter Is Coming… Is Your Coolant and Washer Fluid Ready?
Have you noticed the chill in the air? We may be able to safely bundle up with our parkas and our peppermint mochas, but are your Car Fluids prepared to keep you safe in winter? In case you weren’t aware, there are different blends of Wiper Fluid to use, depending on the season. In the …
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What Are Important Parts of Preventive Maintenance?
Just like we try to do with our health, taking steps to Prevent Car Problems before they happen is an often-overlooked step! There may be some initial investment of time and money to Maintain Your Car, but the investment is usually worth it to Prevent Costly Repairs in the future. Here are a few routine …
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New Website! New Online Scheduling Feature!
Have you heard the news? Daltons Midway Service has entered the 21st century! We now have an option for Online Appointment Scheduling. If you would like to Schedule An Appointment for your Vehicle, it’s easy! Simply go to our website, http://www.DaltonsMidway.com/, click on the green button, and follow the instructions. For those who prefer to …
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What’s The Best Way To Take Care Of My Car’s Engine?
The Engine is the lifeblood of the Car. Without a functional Engine, your Vehicle will not get anywhere. Taking care of the Engine and performing Routine Engine Maintenance is extremely important, because an Engine Replacement is very expensive. What are some steps you can take to maintain your vehicle’s Engine? Probably the most important, and …
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Cars Need Exercise, Too!
Have you been working from home for the past several months? Or just staying at home a lot? Maybe you’ve been getting some more exercise. In case you didn’t know, your Vehicle needs exercise, too! Just like we need to keep our joints and fluids moving, a Vehicle needs to keep its fluids moving, too. …
Time To Check Your Air Filters!
Hey, Seattle! We just experienced an unprecedented bout of bad air blowing in from wildfires. Whether your Vehicle was driving or parked, some of the particles probably lodged in your Vehicle’s Air Filters. There are two important Air Filters: the Cabin Air Filter cleans the air that you breathe, and the Engine Air Filter cleans …
The Importance Of Brake Pad Replacement
What are Brake Pads? Brake Pads are a key component of your Vehicle’s Braking system which creates friction when you press the Brake Pedal, bringing your Vehicle to a stop. Over time, this friction causes the material of your Brake Pads to wear down, so they will need Routine Maintenance. Your frequency of Brake Pad …
Repair Work? Now’s The Time!
Back in March, the Auto Repair industry had predicted that the Pandemic would cause an Auto Parts shortage, with many Auto Parts coming from other countries. The time has come, since we are starting to see empty shelves at our supply shops. Our supply shops are notifying us that it has been more challenging for …