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Why a Leaking Valve Cover Gasket on a 2012 Nissan Altima is a Bigger Problem Than You Think

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A leaking valve cover gasket on a 2012 Nissan Altima can lead to more problems than you might think, making it an issue that should be addressed sooner rather than later. Here’s why: 1. Oil Leaks Can Damage Ignition Components One of the biggest issues with a leaking valve cover gasket is that oil can seep into the spark plug wells. On the QR25DE (2.5L) and VQ35DE (3.5L) engines, the spark plugs sit deep in the cylinder head, and if oil pools around them, it can short out the ignition coils, leading to: Ignition coils aren’t cheap, […]

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Brace Your Ride for Winter: Essential Winter Car Care

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December brings the chill, and with it, the potential for treacherous driving conditions. Now’s the time to give your car a thorough winter checkup to ensure it’s ready to face whatever Mother Nature throws its way. We wish you safe and happy holiday travels this year! Give us a call if you have any questions or if you would like to book an appointment. 1. Battery Boost: 2. Tire Tread Tales: 3. Coolant Check: 4. Lights Up Your Way: 5. Wiper Wisdom: 6. Emergency Kit Essentials: 7. Professional Inspection: By […]

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Pad Slapping: A Quick Fix That’ll Make Your Brakes Clap—And Your Wallet Snap

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When it comes to vehicle maintenance, most of us are looking for ways to save time and money. One of the most common cost-cutting strategies in brake repair is something known as “pad slapping”—the practice of replacing brake pads while ignoring the condition of the rotors. At first glance, it might seem like a win for your budget. But dig a little deeper, and you’ll find this quick fix often leads to costly problems, reduced performance, and even safety risks. Here’s why skipping a full brake job might feel good now, […]

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Thanksgiving Travel Tips

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Stay Safe on the Road This Holiday Season Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and making memories—but for many, it starts with a road trip. Whether you’re traveling across town or across state lines, it’s essential to prepare your car for the journey ahead. We want to ensure you arrive safely and stress-free. Here are our top Thanksgiving travel tips to keep your holiday on track. 1. Get a Pre-Trip Inspection Before you hit the road, schedule a check-up for your vehicle. A professional inspection can identify issues like […]

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Halloween Safety Tips from Moxie Auto Care

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Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year, especially for kids eager to dress up and collect candy. But with all the fun, it’s important to keep safety top of mind—both on the streets and behind the wheel. Whether you’re walking your neighborhood or driving through trick-or-treat routes, Moxie Auto Care has you covered with these essential Halloween safety tips: 1. Brighten Up Costumes One of the most effective ways to keep kids safe is to ensure they’re easily visible. Add reflective tape or glow-in-the-dark patches to their […]

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Preparing Your Car For Winter: Essential Maintenance Tips

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As winter approaches, ensuring your vehicle is ready to tackle the challenges of cold, snowy, and icy conditions is of utmost importance. Proper winter car maintenance is essential for your safety and the longevity of your car. In this blog, we’ll emphasize why entrusting your car to a trusted service center is the best choice for preparing your vehicle for winter. Tires: You can rely on our skilled technicians at our service center to check tire pressure, inspect tread depth, and recommend winter tires or snow chains tailored to your specific […]

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Water Pump Replacement

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The water pump is the heart of your engines cooling system. It is turned by a belt (either the exterior serpentine belt, or internal timing belt) and circulates the coolant through the engine, heater, and radiator. The pump usually has a pulley on a shaft, which rides on a bearing with a seal to prevent leakage. Inside is a wheel with angled vanes that forces coolant to flow in a particular direction. All of these components are exposed to the near-boiling temperatures of the coolant. Maintenance Water pumps are designed to last […]

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Tune Ups

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Engine tuning is the adjustment, modification or design of internal combustion engines to yield optimal performance, to increase an engine’s power output, economy, or durability. It has a long history, almost as long as the development of the car in general, originating with the development of early racing cars, and later, with the post-war hot-rod movement. Tuning can describe a wide variety of adjustments and modifications, from the routine adjustment of the carburetor and ignition system to significant engine overhauls. At the other end of the scale, performance tuning of an engine […]

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Timing Belt

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A timing belt is an internal engine belt or chain that tells the valvetrain of your engine what to do based upon the events of the crankshaft and pistons. It controls the intake and exhaust valves, creating just the right amount of gases in the cylinder for each engine stroke. Sometimes, it is this belt that also turns an internal water pump, depending on engine design. The proper operation of this belt is critical to engine operation, as a broken timing chain or belt can result in a loss of cooling, or even complete […]

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Shocks and Struts

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Shocks and struts are pneumatic or hydraulic cylinders that dampen ride motions and keep your tires firmly in contact with the road. They are critical to the safe operation of your vehicle, as they control the up and down motions you experience while driving down the road. We’ve all seen a car “bouncing” over slight bumps that we don’t even feel…that vehicle has completely worn out shocks, and is unsafe on the road due to a lack of steering control! Ride and handling Different vehicles will use different shocks or […]

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