Many Coos Bay 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 (MA...

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...

We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the way...

If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...

We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Coos Bay. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've gotta be organize...

  Today we're going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Coos Bay, OR, customers. Let's start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is ...

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 ...

As Coos Bay consumers, we live in a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away.New stuff comes out so fast in OR, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on....

Sometimes busy Coos Bay residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around OR in a Model T, you mi...

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the OR news. Coos Bay people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government re...

OR service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Coos Bay drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the ...

Coos Bay 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...

Ask any Coos Bay 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 t...

High gas prices in Coos Bay increase the cost of living for OR drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion...

A lot of Coos Bay drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's  owner's  manual. It can be some...

When your vehicle breaks down in the Coos Bay, OR, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to...

The hottest OR news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Coos Bay. If you feel like most of your paycheck goe...

Today in our Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc. blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Coos Bay with recommended ...

Buying a new car in Coos Bay is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you d...