Vehicle Maintenance

  • Where Did Speed Limits Come From?

    maximum speed 55 sign

    At Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, the history of cars is a huge topic of interest to us. Here’s an interesting piece of automotive trivia, from us to you.

  • Where's that loud noise coming from?

    heavily worn ball joint

    Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at Procar Northwest Inc., here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go. 

  • Where's that loud noise coming from?

    heavily worn ball joint

    Whether you drive a Porsche, Audi, BMW, Subaru, Land Rover, or other performance and luxury vehicles, your ball joints are an essential part of your car or SUVs performance and safety. From us at Procar Northwest Inc., here’s what to watch out for, to make sure your ball joints are in shape and ready to go. 

  • Why Are Oil Tests Important?

    mechanic holding oil stick over vehicle Changing the oil in big trucks and commercial vehicles is an expensive, but necessary, part of keeping your vehicles going. You don’t want to wait until it’s too late to change your oil, but changing it too early can be a waste of time and money. Having your oil tested regularly helps us to hone in on exactly how often your oil needs to be changed, to optimize reliability and efficiency.
  • Why Do Engines Overheat?

    woman looking at engine with steam coming out

    An engine overheating can cause irreparable damage - preventing that from happening is crucial to keeping your car, truck, or SUV on the road. Here’s a rundown on the causes of engine overheating, from Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA.

  • Why Do Transmissions Break?

    transmission

    Transmissions are complex, and over time they will wear out and eventually break. Knowing what to look for will play a key role in preventing your transmission from failing prematurely. At Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA we want to give you some insight on how your transmission works and how it can fail.

  • Why Do Transmissions Break?

    transmission

    Transmissions are complex, and over time they will wear out and eventually break. Knowing what to look for will play a key role in preventing your transmission from failing prematurely. At Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA we want to give you some insight on how your transmission works and how it can fail.

  • Why do vehicles burn oil?

    car broke down on side of road smoking

    When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.

  • Why do vehicles burn oil?

    oil leak

    When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.

  • Why do vehicles burn oil?

    oil leak

    When your car, truck, or SUV is burning oil, it can be frustrating and costly. There are numerous reasons an engine will burn oil - these range from an altogether worn out engine to a simple part replacement. At Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA we want to keep you informed, here's what you need to know about why your engine might be burning oil.

  • Why Does My Transmission Pop Out of Gear?

    transmission

    Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

  • Why Does My Transmission Pop Out of Gear?

    transmission

    Manual transmissions are durable, reliable pieces of equipment. Still, sometimes problems arise. Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond has the answer to a question that plagues many manual transmissions; why does my transmission pop out of gear?

  • Why don’t my brake lights work?

    busy street with brake lights on on cars

    If your brake lights are giving you trouble, it’s something you want to get fixed. It’s a safety hazard, and you might also get a ticket out of it. Why aren’t they working, and what can you do about it? Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA has the answers.

  • Why Is My 4WD Not Working?

    4x4 Label on a Vehicle

    These days, many four-wheel-drive systems are electronically controlled - a button is pushed to engage four-wheel-drive, which activates a solenoid in the transfer case, shifting it into gear. What happens when yours stops working? Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA has the answers.

  • Why is My Tire Losing Air?

    mechanic checking tire pressure on tire

    Sometimes a tire goes flat over the course of days, weeks, or even months. A leak like this never has an obvious cause - so why is your tire losing air? From Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA, here’s some info on leaky tires.

  • Why is there a puddle under my car?

    car with hood up and puddle underneath of it

    Cars, trucks, and SUVs use and create multiple liquid substances. Here’s what you need to know about the puddle of liquid under your vehicle, from Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA. There are a few different substances that can pool under an automobile, and some are more serious than others. Knowing what to look for and what to do could save you from hassle with your vehicle in the long run. 

  • Why is there a puddle under my car?

    Cars, trucks, and SUVs use and create multiple liquid substances. Here’s what you need to know about the puddle of liquid under your vehicle, from Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA. There are a few different substances that can pool under an automobile, and some are more serious than others. Knowing what to look for and what to do could save you from hassle with your vehicle in the long run. 

  • Why is there a puddle under my car?

    Cars, trucks, and SUVs use and create multiple liquid substances. Here’s what you need to know about the puddle of liquid under your vehicle, from Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA. There are a few different substances that can pool under an automobile, and some are more serious than others. Knowing what to look for and what to do could save you from hassle with your vehicle in the long run. 

  • Why Is Your Transmission Important

    mechanic with a wrench

    If there’s one thing we know at Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA, it's the importance of a transmission. While engines get a lot of the spotlight in conversations about vehicles, we know that the transmission is the unsung hero of your automobile. We want you to know just how important it is, too.

  • Why Is Your Transmission Important

    mechanic with a wrench

    If there’s one thing we know at Procar Northwest Inc. in Redmond, WA, it's the importance of a transmission. While engines get a lot of the spotlight in conversations about vehicles, we know that the transmission is the unsung hero of your automobile. We want you to know just how important it is, too.

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