Maintenance

  • Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in Belmont
      There's a segment of the Belmont area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine manageme...
    Published on: Oct 17, 2013
  • Change Your Engine Air Filter at Belknap Repair Service
    Many Belmont car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (MAF...
    Published on: Sep 12, 2017
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
    Published on: Dec 30, 2018
  • Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
    You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
    Published on: Jan 27, 2019
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Belknap Repair Service?
    Today's Belknap Repair Service article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Belmont drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in New Hampshire who think that s...
    Published on: Feb 10, 2019
  • Trickle Down Technology
    Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
    Published on: Apr 07, 2019
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any Belmont man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road to...
    Published on: Dec 15, 2019
  • Let Belknap Repair Service Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    Belmont area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new,...
    Published on: Mar 07, 2021
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: Jun 27, 2021