Author: Meinek_Admin
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Extreme Weather and How To Keep You Safe on the Road
When the Weather Turns Extreme: How to Protect Your Tires Extreme weather can take a toll on your vehicle, thus your tires are no exception. From sweltering summer heat to frigid winter conditions, in fact temperature extremes can lead to premature wear and even dangerous failures if you’re not paying attention. Here’s a short guide…
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Your Muffler: The Ultimate Guide to Keeping It Great
The Important Role of Your Car’s Muffler and How to Keep It in Good Shape From the Happy Valley Farmers Market to the effort we put into keeping our air clean and fresh, we in Happy Valley do what we can to help our environment where ever we can. And your car or truck’s muffler…
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Your Car’s Drivetrain: Keeping it at its Best
What Is Your Vehicle’s Drivetrain and How to Keep It Running Smoothly Your vehicle’s drivetrain is the system that transfers power from the engine to the wheels. And this allows your car or truck to move. So, you can hit the road with confidence when you head to the Black History Festival NW in Portland.…
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Why Regular Oil Change Service is Key to a Healthy Vehicle
Why Regular Oil Change Service Is Essential for Your Car or Truck – And How It Saves You Money Here in Portland we’ve set a new record for the longest January stretch without rain. And though some like the idea of putting rain off for a while, putting things off isn’t always a good idea.…
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Your Car’s Water Pump: How to Tell if It Needs Repair
The Role of Your Car’s Water Pump: Maintenance and Repair Tips As we in Oregon City celebrate our 180th anniversary of being the first city to be formally recognized in the Pacific Northwest, we also want to celebrate the small part that allows us to get around this amazing city: Your car’s water pump. Your…
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How Extreme Cold Affects Engines: The Cold and Your Engine
How Extreme Cold Affects Engines and How You Can Protect It As an artic blast pummels the Northeast, we here in Happy Valley have the usual chilly days and frigid nights. And though we don’t have the extremes they are experiencing East of us, we do have some extreme cold that can wreak havoc on…
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Car Heater: The Best Way to Keep It in Top Working Condition
Why Your Car or Truck’s AC Heating Might Fail and How to Prevent It The National Weather Service predicts below-average temperatures for Portland this January. And, now that winter has rolled around here in Portland, it more important than ever to have a functioning heating system in your car or truck. Because your car heater…
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Automotive Transmission: What You Need to Know
The Importance of Your Automotive Transmission: How to Keep It in Top Shape Your automotive transmission is one of the most important parts of your car or truck. Because, it ensures that power from the engine is properly transferred to the wheels. And this allows your vehicle to move at varying speeds. And whether you…
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Meineke Car Care: Our Holiday Wish for Oregon City
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from Meineke Oregon! The year is winding down and the holiday season is lighting up our homes and hearts. So, it’s at this time that we at Meineke Car Care in Oregon City want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our amazing customers across Oregon. Because…
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Transmission Flush: Why It’s Always Good to Flush
What Is a Transmission Flush and Why Might You Need One? Here in hilly Happy Valley, our car or truck’s transmission is a vital part of our vehicle that allows us to get around. And it runs with the proper use of transmission fluid. But, over time, transmission fluid can break down due to heat,…