2234 Harold Rd unit #6, Burlington, ON L7P 2J5
+ (905) 335-3201

Tag: oil

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…
Read more

When Your Car Overheats; Causes, Prevention and What to Do if it Happens.

Summer is for exploring. For heading to cottages, camp sites, beaches and picnic spots. It’s also the season for cars to overheat. There are many reasons why a vehicle overheats but all are basically due to the cars cooling system not allowing heat to leave the engine compartment. This often means there is a leak…
Read more

Road Trip Ready!

The nice weather has officially arrived and with it the need to explore (this year more than ever). Planning a multi-day road trip is both adventurous and exciting. However having car trouble while on the road trip is not. Nothing ruins a fun road trip faster than being stranded with broken vehicle. Having your car…
Read more

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…
Read more

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…
Read more