Tag: Severe Service

Watch a video of the R8 testing at Nurburgring!  See video Hot laps at the ‘Ring aren’t the only driving that constitutes severe service.  Watch this video.

So let’s say you’re one of the average; you’ve got a nine year old car with 80,000 miles on the odometer. What can you to do make it last another...

Fuel economy important in a new car?  Check out Kelly Blue Book’s list of green cars.  read more If you drive your car hard, get your best fuel economy by...

The government is accelerating its purchase of new cars and trucks for its fleets.  read more Is your car up to severe service?

You've probably heard the old rule of thumb: Change your oil every 3,000 miles/ 5,000 kilometers or 3 months, whichever comes first. But some car manufacturers have introduced extended oil...

Let's talk about transmission service. It can be easy to forget about getting your transmission serviced because it doesn't need it very often.

The good news is that with the current state of automotive engineering and manufacture, there's no reason a modern vehicle can't be made to last for a 150,000 miles or...

When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the wayside. An exception is our vehicles. They're still a very big investment and we want to...

A lot of our viewers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners' manual. It can be confusing....