• Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Eureka
      There's a segment of the Eureka area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine managemen...
    Published on: Feb 14, 2013
  • "Before You Leave Eureka, Get A Trip Inspection"
    You know, at Leon's Car Care Center we get a lot of people asking about how to prepare their car for a trip. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some ...
    Published on: Jan 04, 2013
  • Handling Distractions While Driving Around Eureka, CA
    We've all seen people do crazy things while driving to or from Redding, CA. A guy shaving in the rear-view mirror, a woman applying makeup, people talking on their phones, texting or drinking f...
    Published on: Dec 28, 2012
  • Wheel Bearings
    Your wheel bearings may be something to which you've never given a thought while driving around Eureka, CA. Wheel bearings are what enable your wheels to spin freely. Since they bear the entire weight...
    Published on: Nov 23, 2012
  • Service Intervals for High Mileage Vehicles in Eureka, California
    Nowadays, everyone in Eureka, California is paying more at the gas pump. For some families in the greater Redding, CA area, it adds up to several hundred dollars every month. That’s got t...
    Published on: Sep 27, 2012
  • California Balance: Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation
    Everyone in the Redding, CA area wants our tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to maximize tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation. When wheels are out of balance, they wobble a...
    Published on: Jul 25, 2012
  • Serpentine Belt Replacement Near The Redding, CA Area
    Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're driving aroun Redding, CA? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a...
    Published on: Apr 06, 2012
  • Differential Service
    When you take a corner in your car, the outside wheels have a slightly longer distance to go than the inside wheels.  That means that the outside wheels must turn a bit faster than the inside.&nb...
    Published on: Nov 16, 2011
  • Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
    We would like to give you an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmis...
    Published on: Nov 16, 2011
  • Power Steering Service Near Redding, CA
    For most of us living in the Redding, CA area, it is hard to remember life without power steering - cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is...
    Published on: Nov 16, 2011
  • Vehicle Warranties
    If you own a California vehicle with a warranty, beware! Many dealers and manufacturers suggest that you need to get your maintenance services at a dealership in order to keep your warranty. Th...
    Published on: Nov 16, 2011
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