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Smart Car Care in Greer: Debunking The Maintenance Free Myth
Myths 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 automotive myths. Some bloggers recal...
Published on: Aug 09, 2026
Severe Driving in Greer
Owner's manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. Greer can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil after driving a certain dista...
Published on: May 03, 2026
The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)
You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally. Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler. Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Dec 21, 2025
Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)
Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant. But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator.
The alternator is wha...
Published on: Nov 09, 2025
Gasoline Direct Injection
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Greer vehicles with this new type of engine?Advantage Auto Answer:GDI stands for Gasol...
Published on: Jul 13, 2025
Alternator
Question
My battery keeps going dead. I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem?
Answer
Well, your problem could be caused by several things. Let's start with a likely suspec...
Published on: Apr 06, 2025
Simple Answers from Advantage Auto: Cabin Air Filter
Question
My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what’s that?
Answer
A cabin air filter is a special f...
Published on: Mar 30, 2025
Transfer Case Service
Most in the area may not know much about transfer cases, but if you have a four-wheel drive vehicle, you've got one. It makes sure you have power available for both the front and rear ...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025