Maintenance

  • The Importance of Norwalk Drivers Following Service Intervals
    Today in our Jake's Radiator, Inc. blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Norwalk with recommended intervals...
    Published on: Jun 18, 2013
  • Busting Automotive Myths in Norwalk, OH
    Myths passed around our Norwalk, OH community 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 automot...
    Published on: Jun 27, 2013
  • Does Your Car Have A Recall Item?
    Recalls are pretty serious for Norwalk residents and don't happen all that often. But sometimes cars have less serious problems that Norwalk residents still might want to know about. For these less se...
    Published on: Jul 10, 2013
  • I Can See Clearly Now: Wiper Blade Replacement in Norwalk
    About 90% of our driving decisions in the Norwalk area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most Norwalk drivers have experienced the frus...
    Published on: Jul 17, 2013
  • Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Norwalk
    There's a segment of the Norwalk area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. {{ image('http://autonettv.com/media/thumbs/MaintenanceFreeMyth_SusanneTimothy_Split_s.jpg') }} ...
    Published on: Aug 15, 2013
  • Keep Your Norwalk Car Breathing Free: Engine Air Filter
    Hey Norwalk - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's li...
    Published on: Dec 10, 2013
  • Training Received by Technicians in Norwalk, OH
    When your vehicle breaks down in the Norwalk, OH, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to ...
    Published on: Dec 11, 2013
  • Fall and Spring Checkup in Norwalk
    When I was a kid, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into Jake's Radiator, Inc. for a checkup and he said that...
    Published on: Dec 26, 2013
  • Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
    We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...
    Published on: Jan 02, 2014
  • Hey Norwalk Drivers; What Is the Most Distracting Food?
    So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around Norwalk?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but...
    Published on: Jan 09, 2014
  • Make Your Vehicle Last
    We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, OH folks were real sticklers about takin...
    Published on: Apr 09, 2014
  • The Easy Way to Save Cash in Norwalk
    The hottest OH news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Norwalk. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes...
    Published on: May 02, 2014
  • Economics of Maintenance for Norwalk Auto Owners
    Buying a new car in Norwalk is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you de...
    Published on: May 23, 2014
  • Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehicle
    If you're reading this article in Norwalk, OH, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional servic...
    Published on: Mar 24, 2015
  • Can Your Car Last Another Year?
    Have you checked out the price of new vehicles at Norwalk car dealers? Ouch! Add financing and insurance and a new ride may not seem so attractive. A lot of Norwalk, OH, folks are hoping to make the...
    Published on: Feb 19, 2015
  • Synthetic Oil for Norwalk Autos
    If you are a driver in Norwalk and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is ...
    Published on: Aug 13, 2015
  • Keeping Your Car Young in Norwalk
    As Norwalk consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in OH, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. ...
    Published on: Aug 28, 2015
  • Looking Down the Road - Headlamps
    If you've ever been driving around Norwalk and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in...
    Published on: Jan 30, 2015
  • Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
    In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so re...
    Published on: Nov 25, 2015
  • Commitment to Make Your vehicle Last at Jake's Radiator, Inc.
    These days many people in the Norwalk area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you've got to start with what you've got. It'd be ideal if people started with a b...
    Published on: Feb 25, 2015