Tech Talk 2/16/2017

Our hosts have maintenance on the mind, and Patti has a story to tell about her recent oil change (0:39). Mike provides a few guidelines for oil change frequency and explains why synthetic blends are his pick for the average driver. Next, they tackle the topic of windshield wipers (2:54). After an embarrassing mishap, Patti explains why drivers should install new wipers with care and Mike chimes in with a few recommendations for rainy day driving.

• Does the type of oil matter? (4:55)
• Why do oil changes seem to get more expensive every year? (9:16)
• Why do vehicles need routine safety inspections? (10:06) What do technicians look for during the examination? (11:23)
• Can I trust the integrity of the technician during the safety inspection? (12:14)
• Can you fail a safety inspection from an alignment issue? (14:48) Why do cars pull slightly one way or the other? (15:16)
• Is cruise control safe? (17:11)

Listen as Patti Arroyo and Mike Fejeran discuss common car problems and how to deal with them.
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