Archive for April 2019Gas Savings in Charleston: Sharpen Your PencilPosted April 28, 2019 10:18 AMHigh gas prices in Charleston increase the cost of living for WV drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Charleston vehicle owners to skimp in other areas – like scheduled maintenance. In this area, we can take a lesson from professional Charleston vehicle owners. I'm talking about fleet owners and operators. You know, Charleston folks like the trucking companies and delivery services. Because their livelihood depends on it, they have gotten scheduled maintenance down to a science. And the last thing they skimp on is regular maintenance. GAS PRICE 20 MPG From this you can see that the more fuel costs, the more it pays to keep up on scheduled maintenance. Some of us drive trucks in Charleston for work or recreation – or want a large SUV for family needs. A 15 percent improvement in fuel economy can generate huge savings – $650 a year if gas is $4.50 a gallon in Charleston. Take a look at this table to see where your savings could lie.
GAS PRICE A) $3.50, B) $4.50, C) $5.50 10 MPG: A) $480, B) $660, C) $840 20 MPG: A) $165, B) $255, C) $345 30 MPG: A) $60, B) $120, C) $180
So catch up on those services you've been neglecting at Steve & Stacy's Servicenter. Get a couple done now and a couple next time. Chances are you'll save a lot of money at Charleston gas pumps this year – and a lot more on repairs in years to come. Steve & Stacy's Servicenter
Don't Stack the MatPosted April 21, 2019 11:58 AMIn the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so they can function the way they are supposed to. Stacking mats in the driver's side footwell can make them sit up too high on the floor. That can, in turn, jam your accelerator pedal forward, causing your vehicle to unintentionally speed up; it may get stuck in that position. Same thing applies to the brake pedal. The mats can get caught underneath it and prevent you from stopping. Here are some other good practices when it comes to mats. It's best to get those designed for your vehicle. They are shaped to fit your specific car, truck, van or SUV. Ill-fitting mats can have the same untended consequences as stacked mats. Good mats will have either a Velcro-type fastener on the back of them or a hook that fits into a hole in the mat. That way, the mat stays affixed to the floor so it doesn't slip and cause problems. One more thing to keep in mind. If you have objects rolling around your vehicle, let's say under the driver's seat, just think about what happens when you jam on the brake. That object is thrown forward and can get caught in a pedal. You might find the accelerator stuck or the brake pedal inoperative. Your service advisor at Steve & Stacy's Servicenter can recommend the right mat for your vehicle. The right mat may save your carpeting, the wrong one may cost you an accident. Steve & Stacy's Servicenter Automotive Tips from Steve & Stacy's Servicenter: Timing Belt OverviewPosted April 14, 2019 7:58 AMIn your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute when you are driving around Charleston. The timing belt’s important job is to make sure that all of this happens as it should – at precisely the right time. If the timing is off, your engine won’t run efficiently or maybe not at all – so a good timing belt is important. If it should break, you could end up at Steve & Stacy's Servicenter with expensive engine damage. Brake Service at Steve & Stacy's Servicenter in CharlestonPosted April 7, 2019 1:34 AMBrakes really aren't optional equipment for Charleston drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.
There are two types of brakes: disc and drum. Disc brakes have a rotor that's attached to the axle. Calipers straddle the rotor, kind of like the brakes on a bicycle. Drum brakes are more common on back wheels. Pads, called shoes, push against the inside of the drum to slow the vehicle. Be sure to properly maintain your brakes because it's a lot cheaper than paying your nearest Charleston area body shop after an accident. Steve & Stacy's Servicenter | ||
SearchArchiveApril 2016 (16)May 2016 (5) June 2016 (4) July 2016 (5) August 2016 (4) September 2016 (4) October 2016 (5) November 2016 (4) December 2016 (4) January 2017 (5) February 2017 (4) March 2017 (4) April 2017 (3) May 2017 (4) June 2017 (5) July 2017 (5) August 2017 (3) September 2017 (3) October 2017 (5) November 2017 (4) December 2017 (3) January 2018 (5) February 2018 (4) March 2018 (4) April 2018 (5) May 2018 (4) June 2018 (4) July 2018 (5) August 2018 (4) September 2018 (5) October 2018 (4) November 2018 (4) December 2018 (5) January 2019 (5) February 2019 (4) March 2019 (4) April 2019 (4) May 2019 (4) June 2019 (5) July 2019 (4) August 2019 (4) September 2019 (5) October 2019 (4) November 2019 (4) December 2019 (5) January 2020 (5) February 2020 (4) March 2020 (5) April 2020 (4) May 2020 (5) June 2020 (4) July 2020 (4) August 2020 (5) September 2020 (4) October 2020 (4) November 2020 (5) December 2020 (4) January 2021 (6) February 2021 (4) March 2021 (4) April 2021 (4) May 2021 (5) June 2021 (4) July 2021 (4) August 2021 (5) September 2021 (4) October 2021 (5) November 2021 (4) December 2021 (4) January 2022 (6) February 2022 (4) March 2022 (4) April 2022 (4) May 2022 (5) June 2022 (4) July 2022 (5) August 2022 (4) September 2022 (4) October 2022 (5) November 2022 (4) December 2022 (4) January 2023 (5) February 2023 (4) March 2023 (4) April 2023 (5) May 2023 (4) June 2023 (4) July 2023 (5) August 2023 (4) September 2023 (4) October 2023 (5) November 2023 (4) December 2023 (5) January 2024 (5) February 2024 (4) March 2024 (5) April 2024 (3) | CategoriesDifferential Service (3)Parts (5)Maintenance (45)Automotive News (6)Battery (11)Service Standards (10)Tires and Wheels (29)Service Intervals (7)Cooling System (13)Fuel System (40)Timing Belt (5)Fluids (13)Exhaust (9)Dashboard (3)Headlamps (3)Diagnostics (3)Trip Inspection (2)Steering (9)Cabin Air Filter (5)Brakes (16)Inspection (6)Monitoring System (3)Alignment (13)Check Engine Light (4)Transmission (9)Keys to a long lasting vehicle (4)Shocks & Struts (6)Drive Train (8)Air Conditioning (13)Serpentine Belt (5)Fuel Economy (6)Emergency Items (1)Older Vehicles (3)Winter Prep (2)What Customers Should Know (55)Diesel Maintenance (1)Auto Safety (5)Safety (5)Alternator (5)Suspension (3)Oil Change (7)Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down (2)Engine Air Filter (2)Windshield Wipers (6)Tires (8)Winter Tires (1)Water Pump (1)Wheel Bearings (1)Transfer Case Service (1)Spark Plugs (1)TPMS (1)Warranty (1)Brake Service (1)Tire Rotation and Balancing (1) |
What our clients are saying about us
We have established longterm and stable partnerships with various clients thanks to our excellence in solving their automotive needs!
They always do quality work. I trust them. Always courteous.
always very friendly