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You Are the Fluid Detective! (Leaking Fluids)

When you see some liquid sitting underneath your vehicle, your mind starts churning.  Is that normal? Is that something serious, or did I just spill my drink? Here’s a quick list of what th...
Published on: Mar 01, 2026

VIP Tire & Service Advice on What to Pour into Your Vehicle Has Video

Changes in vehicle design and manufacture have resulted in changed fluid requirements for our vehicles. With the sophistication of engines, transmissions, differentials, etc., it's best for New Engl...
Published on: Aug 24, 2025

The VIP Tire & Service Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle Has Video

The automotive professionals at VIP Tire & Service would like to give New England drivers an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, vehicles are becomi...
Published on: Aug 17, 2025

Sniffing Out a Problem Has Video

Your parents probably taught you to have common sense. When it comes to your vehicle, common scents can also come in handy. Different smells may tell you about some conditions in your vehicle that nee...
Published on: Jun 01, 2025

Procrastination Prevention in New England Has Video

Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). An...
Published on: Apr 02, 2023

A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels) Has Video

There's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere.  Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally impo...
Published on: Jan 09, 2022

The VIP Tire & Service Basic Guide To Synthetic Oil Has Video

Synthetic motor oil has been around for a long time, and more and more new vehicles are leaving factories with synthetic in their engines. But a lot of drivers don't really know much about it.Let...
Published on: Jun 02, 2019

VIP Tire & Service Service Tip: Why Synthetic Oil Is Good For Your Vehicles Has Video

Hello ME! Today's vehicle care topic is: Synthetic Oil vs. Petroleum Based Oil. Synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. If you aren't currently using it, why not?...
Published on: Jan 06, 2019