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Tag: fluids and filters

Amsoil. What’s the Big Deal?

Oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle, without it the engine will not work. In an earlier article we looked at the difference between regular and synthetic oil. First Gear uses Amsoil for our synthetic choice. Today we are asking what’s the big deal with Amsoil? And is it really better than other synthetic brands?…
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Winter Inspection

With the temperatures dropping it is an excellent time to make sure that your car is in good shape to stand up to the cold. First Gear is offering a special on our winter inspection package starting at only $119.00. Below is a list of what is included in the inspection package. We genuinely care…
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motor oil

Synthetic vs Conventional Motor Oil

  Motor oil is the life blood of your car. It has a lot of important jobs and without it the car stops working. Oil keeps your engine lubricated, when an engine is poorly lubricated it leads to increased fuel consumption. Oil cools down the engine and helps prevent over heating and friction. Regular oil…
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Spring Maintenance

Spring is here! The sun is shining, the flowers are appearing and the road trips are being planned. It also means it is time to take your car to First Gear Automotive for the spring maintenance package. Winter is hard on vehicles, giving your car a good inspection in the spring makes sure that it…
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Fluids & Filters

There are a few important things that you will want to check after the winter has ended to ensure your vehicle rides into spring free of issues. The first is the fluids quality and levels in your vehicle. After that you want to make sure that all of your car’s filters are working well and…
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Is Your Car Winter Ready?

The Christmas decorations are away. The temperature is dropping. The realization that winter is here to stay has set in. It’s time to think about if your car is prepared to survive through the winter. By doing just a few simple things, you can make sure that your car runs well all season. Here are…
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