How to diagnose some sounds a Subaru transmission makes when it is in need of replacement. If you plan to own your Subaru for a while, or if you plan to buy a pre-owned (used) Subaru, here are some transmission noises you should be aware of. Subaru All Wheel Drive is one thing that makes […]
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Are these tires good for another winter?
It’s a good question! We have answers. Tread Depth This is just what it sounds like. The depth (or height depending on your perspective) of rubber poking out of the the tire surface above the tire casing. Essentially, we get tread depth by measuring the deepest groove in a tire. Tread depth can be measured […]
Read MoreIf you want to find a great mechanic you can trust, look for these two things.
Perhaps the oldest analytical devices humans have, curiosity and empathy are still the quickest, most effective methods we have in problem solving and in providing great care.
Read MoreAccurate Diagnosis is Vastly Less Expensive than The Educated Technician’s Guesswork
If I had one hour to save the world, I would spend 55 minutes defining the problem and five minutes finding the solution. Albert Einstein Einstein had it so right. Thoroughly understanding a problem is what builds a framework for the solution. Once we have illustrated problems in full color and from all angles, the […]
Read MoreWhy Mid-Winter Oil Changes are Critical
Almost none of the stuff we depend on is specifically designed for our climate. We usually have to DIY something to make it Fairbanks-durable. At METRO, we make it our business to design ways to care for cars so they perform and last. One of these designs is the mid-winter oil change and inspection. Regardless […]
Read MoreWinter Heaters Need Maintenance Twice a Year.
Why Do Winter Engine Heaters Need Routine Maintenance? Winter engine heaters are not stock. Vehicle manufacturers do not install engine heaters or even present the option to buyers. The most these manufacturers do to prepare mechanically for northern climates is to provide a receptacle on the engine that can receive an element style heater. There […]
Read More6 Tips to Keep Kids Safe in Your Car
Dinner at Grandma’s, the Christmas presentation at your kid’s school, holiday shopping, ice skating, and about four other dinners… There’s no shortage of places to go, people to see and things to do this holiday season. If it weren’t so cold, you’d probably be burning up the road! But as you go on your merry […]
Read More7 Tips for Keeping Your Car Battery Healthy
You’re probably all too familiar with that sinking feeling you get when you hop in your car, ready to go, you turn the key and, instead of the roar (or hum) of your engine, you hear that daunting “click-click-click!” That’s probably a dead battery, which means you either need a jump, some maintenance or a […]
Read More6 Vehicle Fluids You Need to Monitor
Some vehicle maintenance is obvious. You change your tires depending on the season and keep them rotated to get the best wear out of them. But maintaining your vehicle’s fluids may not be as obvious – both in what purpose fluid serves and in knowing what needs to be monitored. In this blog, we’ll go […]
Read MoreWhat METRO Recommends in a Winter Emergency Car Kit
This is the perfect time to check through your Winter Emergency Car kit to make sure it’s still in-tact following a summer of packing and unpacking your car. Between the eleven of us here at METRO, we have spent most of our lives in Alaska’s Interior. We’ve had our share of going in the ditch […]
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