Maintenance

  • Change Your Wiper Blades Twice Yearly at Lighthouse Automotive
    Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Lighthouse Automotive article: wiper blades. Whi...
    Published on: Apr 03, 2017
  • Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Colorado Springs?
      Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Colorado Springs?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now s...
    Published on: Sep 12, 2017
  • Serpentine Belt Service at Lighthouse Automotive
    Most Colorado Springs folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Colorado Sprin...
    Published on: Nov 20, 2017
  • Let Lighthouse Automotive Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Colorado Springs area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles...
    Published on: Apr 02, 2018
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Lighthouse Automotive?
    Today's Lighthouse Automotive article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Colorado Springs drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Colorado who think tha...
    Published on: May 29, 2018
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: Jul 16, 2018
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: Aug 06, 2018
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Lighthouse Automotive
    Many Colorado Springs car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air ...
    Published on: Aug 12, 2018
  • Severe Service Requirements
    A lot of Colorado Springs drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's  owner's  manual. It can...
    Published on: Sep 02, 2018
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Colorado Springs man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on th...
    Published on: Nov 11, 2018
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
    Published on: Dec 09, 2018
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: Jun 27, 2021