Maintenance

  • "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
  • 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
  • Another Couple of Years: Making Your Vehicle Last At Leon's Car Care Center
    A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the news. Eureka people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better fuel economy and receive a government rebate. A l...
    Published on: Apr 04, 2013
  • Budgeting for Maintenance In Eureka California
    Life's full of surprises in Eureka California, some of which cost money. A leaky roof, a broken tooth, or an unexpected car repair. Leon's Car Care Center of Eureka California and AutoNetTV hav...
    Published on: Aug 06, 2013
  • Maintenance Free Myth
    Sometimes we hear people say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's cars and trucks are extremely reliable, they are also...
    Published on: Dec 06, 2013
  • Let Leon's Car Care Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Eureka 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 for new, ...
    Published on: May 08, 2016
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Eureka 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 the road tod...
    Published on: Dec 27, 2016
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Leon's Car Care?
    Today's Leon's Car Care article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Eureka drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in CA who think that severe service sched...
    Published on: May 24, 2017
  • 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: Jul 10, 2018
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Leon's Car Care
    Many Eureka 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 Flow (MAF)...
    Published on: Jul 24, 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: Oct 14, 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: Mar 31, 2019
  • 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: Sep 13, 2020