Parkway Auto Blog

8 Causes of Poor Gas Mileage
With the price of gas rising during the summer travel season most of us a looking to get the best milage possible from our car

Car Not Heating? Here Are the Possible Causes
When the temperature falls below freezing, not having a working heater can be more than just uncomfortable, it can also be hazardous if fog and

Fall Car Maintenance Tips
Fall is an ideal time to perform basic maintenance on your car, truck or SUV before the cold, dark days of winter set in. Here’s

How to Buy a Used Car
Buying a used car or truck can seem overwhelming. How do you ensure that you’re getting a safe, reliable vehicle while also paying a fair

How to Check Your Car’s Fluid Levels
One of the most important things you can do between service appointments for your vehicle is to routinely check the fluid levels. Here are some

Should You Use Synthetic Oil?
Synthetic oil used to be preferred by performance car manufacturers, but more recently carmakers have been using synthetic oil in more mainstream cars. One reason

The Symptoms and Causes of Engine Overheating
There are several signs that can indicate that your car’s engine is overheating. If you think your engine is overheating, it’s important to pull over

Tips To Help Your Tires Last Longer
Buying a new set of tires for your car is a significant investment. The main factor in a tire’s lifespan is the quality of the

Towing Safety Tips
Whether it’s hauling the boat up north to the cabin, towing a camper for an extended vacation, or just moving across town, Minnesotan’s do a

Keeping Kids Safe Around Cars
We hear it on the news far too often, a child is injured or killed in or around a vehicle. Most of these tragic accidents

Why Does My Car Lose Power?
Having your car suddenly lose power can be scary. One moment you’re accelerating to merge into highway traffic and seconds later your engine hesitates, causing

Will Running the AC Cause An Engine to Run Hotter?
When running your car or truck’s air conditioning system during hot weather you may notice the engine idles faster and the engine fan runs louder.