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If you are going a road trip, these four fluid levels should be checked prior to getting on the road.

Engine Oil
If your car's engine oil is low, it needs to be replaced or changed altogether. Lacking engine oil can cause serious mechanical problems that will be expensive to repair.

Coolant
Engines get very hot while in motion; however, coolant will prevent them from overheating.

Transmission Fluid
Transmission fluid is a multipurpose liquid whose main objective is to lubricate parts of the transmission. However, it also aids with cooling, conditioning and cleaning.

 

Your tires can face many problems over the course of your ownership of a car, including the dirt and chemicals that can be kicked up from the road. Even when you stay on the main roads of Reno, you will be faced with the issues of brake dust settling on your tires and making them look dirty. Here at Dolan Lexus, we want your car or truck to look its best at all times with your tires setting the tone for how your car is judged.

Getting the right equipment is vital to avoiding the damage that can occur when…

Maintaining your car goes a long way towards keeping the body looking good and adding to the life and retail value of the car. We at Dolan Lexus want you to be a knowledgeable driver who can take care of your car. Washing and waxing your car will not only make your car look newer and cleaner but will also protect the body. We have some great tips to offer on car wax.

There are several benefits to waxing your car.
 

The ignition is one of the most critical parts of your vehicle; without it, you can't start the engine and drive it at all. Here are a few signs that your ignition may need to be serviced as soon as possible:

• Oil Soak
The starter is most often located near the bottom of the engine, making it vulnerable to potentially being soaked by engine oil leaks or other fluids. If the starter is soaked with oil, it's important to get it fixed quickly.

• Malfunctioning Solenoid
This may be the issue when you turn the key over, and the…

It's never a good time to have a flat tire. If you have a flat tire, Dolan Lexus wants you to know that you can change the tire yourself as long as you follow some important steps that will help to keep you safe.

When your tire goes flat, pull off to a place that is out of traffic. A parking lot is the best. Put on your emergency brake to keep your car from rolling. You will then need your lug nut tool, jack and spare tire. The next thing you will do is lightly loosen the lug…

We care about our customers and want to make sure they always have a dependable ride. When your battery stops working properly, it can be hard to travel around Reno, and other places you need to go, with confidence. A faulty battery could cause your car to stall, prevent some of your features and devices from working properly, and even prevent your car from starting at all.

Extreme temperatures, both hot and cold, can affect your battery. Cold weather can drain your battery quickly; making your car more like to stall out or fail to start. 

Dolan Lexus knows that you want to keep your vehicle looking nice on the inside and on the outside. People like to take their dogs for rides in the car. This leads to dog hair getting on the seat and in the carpeting. There are easy ways to clean up the hair and keep so much hair from getting in your car.

One way to get the dog hair out is to vacuum the car thoroughly with a bristle attachment. This will lift the hairs out so that the vacuum can remove them. You can also use a lint roller…

There are many different service jobs that contribute to the overall efficiency and quality of your vehicle. An alignment is something that should be done periodically. This basically refers to the process of ensuring that all four of your wheels are properly angled at the right direction (facing forward).

If your vehicle currently has an alignment issue, you may notice:

• One or more of your tires is wearing down at an uneven pace than the rest of your tires
• You may hear a grinding or rubbing noise when you are driving or turning
• Your fuel efficiency rating may be slowly…

Your vehicle’s tires help you stay safe on the road, but everyone knows they’re the most important factor for safe handling and braking when you’re driving. If you think that your tire is growing old or you feel more vibrations when you drive, then you could be experiencing signs of an imminent tire blowout. You should visually inspect your tires, looking over the tread for any cuts or cracks.

If you spot a problem with a ton of vibration from your tires at higher speeds, there may be issues with worn out tread or perhaps a bubble…

If you have a dead battery, you can usually jump start it using the battery from another vehicle. Make sure both vehicles are parked close together so that the cable reaches from one battery to another. The cables need to be untangled and in good condition.

Start with the dead battery. There is a red clamp that you're going to connect to the positive end of the battery. The other red clamp will then be connected to the good battery. Keep both vehicles off until the black clamps are in place, one on the good battery and the other…