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Nothing is worse to disrupt a ... - [Diagnosis of Modern Vehicles ](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/diagnosis-of-modern-vehicles-): Newer vehicles are getting more complicated, so much that it is the more high tech item in your life in just about all cases. ... - [What to do in an emergency situation. ](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/what-to-do-in-an-emergency-situation--): A modern automobile is an incredible, almost unbelievable, collection of high tech electronics connected together to provide a ... - [Preventative Maintenance](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/preventative-maintenance): To minimize the cost of owner of vehicles, here are some tips from cradle to grave. When buying a vehicle, be sure to ... - [Intermittent Problems are a consistent problem](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/intermittent-problems-are-a-consistent-problem): One of the daily challenges that all automotive repair shops face are intermittent problems. Noises, poor running, no ... - [Newer Cars are Safer](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/newer-cars-are-safer): One of the most frequent questions that comes up both at my shops and in my personal life is for parents to ask what kind of ... - [Winter will be here soon, be prepared!](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/winter-will-be-here-soon--be-prepared-): WINTER DRIVING: If you’re heading over the mountains or into snow area, be ready for the worst. Know your route, keep ... - [Procrastinating on auto service can cost you!](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/procrastinating-on-auto-service-can-cost-you-): We had an older nice German vehicle that was towed in because of an engine fire this month. The repair bill was well over $2000 to ... - [Gadgets, I just love them](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/gadgets--i-just-love-them): If you have read my column much, you know that I love gadgets. I have acquired a 2014 vehicle that has one of the newest gadgets ... - [Fall Driving](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/fall-driving): Fall is here; time to get prepared for the rains and winter. Rain, snow, and ice all come with fall and winter. ... - [Winter Driving Tips ](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/winter-driving-tips-): Winter fuel mileage. One of the common complaints we get going into the cooler weather is the fuel mileage decreases, ... - [Buying a vehicle, New or Used?](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/buying-a-vehicle--new-or-used-): When buying a vehicle, I was always taught to buy a used vehicle by my family. “It loses 10% or more of its value when you drive ... - [How much maintenance is just right?](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/how-much-maintenance-is-just-right-): In the 1950’s and 60’s, tune-ups were done every 5000-7000 miles, coolant was flushed every fall and oil changes every 2000, with ... - [Your vehicle and sustainability.](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/your-vehicle-and-sustainability-): As the earth warms, global warming and sustainability has become a big news maker. People often ask me what they can do to help ... - [What is your risk factor with your vehicle?](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/what-is-your-risk-factor-with-your-vehicle-): Your risk factor has to do with how you repair and maintain your vehicle. I had a husband and wife come into the shop ... - [Want a new car? Buyer Beware](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/want-a-new-car--buyer-beware): If you're in the market to buy a new or used vehicle, doing research before purchasing is critical.  Look in "Consumer Reports®" first; the ... - [Summer driving](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/summer-driving): It is now summer, the time for vacations and lots of car travel. Car travel has been going up in popularity the past few years, ... - [Car Tip #1](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--1): - [Car Tip #2](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--2): - [Car Tip #3](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--3): Automotive Car Tips - [Car Tips #4](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tips--4): - [Car Tip #5](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--5): - [Car Tip #6](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--6): - [Car Tip #7](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--7): - [Car Tips #8](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tips--8): - [Car Tip #9](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/26--car-tip--9): - [Car Tip #10](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--10): - [Car Tip #11](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/28--car-tip--11): - [Car Tip #12](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/29--car-tip--12): Increasing Fuel Mileage - [Car Tip #13](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/30--car-tip--13): - [Car Tip #14](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--14): - [Car Tip #15](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/32--car-tip--15): - [Car Tip #16](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/33--car-tip--16): - [Car Tip #19](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--19): - [Car Tip #18](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--18): - [Car Tip #20](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/36--car-tip--20): - [Car Tip #21](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/37--car-tip--21): - [Car Tip #17](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--17): - [Warning Light Tips](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/warning-light-tips): - [What to look out for when buying a used car.](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/what-to-look-out-for-when-buying-a-used-car-): (From Left to Right) Travis Minyard, Technician; Will Calkin, Technician; Ryan Kossol, General Manager; Cynthia Kallunki, Business Manager; ... - [Auto Clinic](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/auto-clinic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGyiJbyeu6I The above link is the link to our first automotive clinic.  These clinic ... - [Easy, affordable security ](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/easy--affordable-security-): I mentioned this a couple of months ago but thought it was worth mentioning again with an update. So far, 110 vehicles already ... - [Enlightening Tips About Warning Lights](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/enlightening-tips-about-warning-lights): Just about every day, we get asked if the “check-engine” light and ABS (anti-lock brake system) lights in a vehicle are really ... - [Newest Safety Equipment](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/newest-safety-equipment): Drivers are the weakest link when it comes to driving safely, according to Jason Forcier, Bosch regional president of ... - [Fuel - Regular vs. Premium](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/fuel---regular-vs--premium): One of the questions I’m asked a lot is can you use regular in a vehicle that was designed for premium. The short answer is no. ... - [Alternative Powered Vehicles](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/alternative-powered-vehicles): Battery power electric cars have been around since the turn of the century but never been the mainstream. The biggest reason is ... - [Fall is Here! Time to get ready for the Rains and Winter.](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/fall-is-here---time-to-get-ready-for-the-rains-and-winter-): Rain, snow, and ice all come with fall and winter. Your tires are your first line of defense between you and the road. Poor tires are just ... - [George's Ferrari Experience](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/george-s-ferrari-experience): Please click on the link to You Tube to watch.  George Rode got to drive a Ferrari 458 from Dream Machines at the Las Vegas ... - [Car Tip #20](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/50--car-tip--20): Check your owner’s manual to determine whether you should use regular or premium fuel in your car. There is no ... - [Car Tip #21](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/51--car-tip--21): If you must park your vehicle under trees, make ... - [Car Tip #22](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--22): When snow or ice coats your windshield, don’t use your wipers to wipe it off. Remove it with a scraper or brush ... - [Car Tip #23](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--23): If your engine shuts off while driving – stay calm, all the controls will still work. Grip the steering wheel with both ... - [Car Tip #24](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--24): It’s important to keep both sides of your car’s windshield clean. As the summer sun bakes the interior, gases are ... - [Car Tip #25](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--25): Here’s how to cool the interior of a hot car that has ... - [Car Tip #26](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--26): Before leaving for a trip, take your vehicle to a professional. It’s important to check the cooling and air conditioning ... - [Car Tip #27](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--27): Don’t ever leave your pet in the car with the windows rolled up. On a hot summer’s day, the inside temperature can ... - [Car Tip #28](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--28): Always pay close attention to warning lights on your dash. If one is lit, something could me amiss. Procrastination could ... - [Car Tip #29](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--29): Lighten up...your key chain, that is! The weight from all those keys puts excessive strain on your car’s ignition lock ... - [Car Tip #30](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--30): Lighten up...your key chain, that is! The weight from all those keys puts excessive strain on your car’s ignition lock ... - [Car Tip #31](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--31): In-town fuel mileage decreases by five-to-ten percent in cold weather. This is caused by the winter fuel mixture and cold ... - [Audi 2.0 Camshaft Issue](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/audi-2-0-camshaft-issue): The Audi/VW 2.0 Turbo engines found in 2006-07 model years suffer early from a failure of the high pressure fuel system as well as the ... - [Car Tip #36](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--36): - [Car Tip # 19](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip---19): - [Car Tip #20](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/65--car-tip--20): - [Car Tip #21](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/66--car-tip--21): - [Car Tip #38](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip--38): - [Top 5 Gotta Haves](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/top-5-gotta-haves): 5 “Wanna haves” according to George 1. Heated seat. This is one item that I was sure I could live without until I had them for the first ... - [Warning Lights](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/warning-lights): Just about every day, we get asked if the “check engine” light or the ABS (anti-lock brake light) is really important. We have customers ... - [Car Tip #11](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/71--car-tip--11): - [New Car Safety Features](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/new-car-safety-features): This is the time of the year when the April car buying guide of Consumer Report comes out. I ... - [Car Tip #9](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/73--car-tip--9): - [Car Tip #12](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/74--car-tip--12): - [Car Tip #13](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/75--car-tip--13): - [Car Tip #15](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/76--car-tip--15): - [Car Tip #16](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/77--car-tip--16): - [Car Tip # 17](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip---17): - [Car Tip # 18](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-tip---18): - [Keep Cool In Hot Summer Cars](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/keep-cool-in-hot-summer-cars): When it’s hot outside, one of the last places you want to be is sitting in traffic without a properly functioning A/C system. To help avoid ... - [Smarter, smoother traffic systems](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/smarter--smoother-traffic-systems): As I’m driving, I have explored routes in Eugene that the traffic lights are synchronized. I even know that if I miss a certain traffic ... - [Get your vehicle prepared for summer driving](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/get-your-vehicle-prepared-for-summer-driving): In the upcoming summer months, fuel prices are predicted to be at the lowest level in 6 years, it’s a great time to travel and see our ... - [In love with cars and all of their gadgets](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/in-love-with-cars-and-all-of-their-gadgets): I have loved gadgets every since I can remember. In the fourth grade, back before remote controls, I wired my TV and lights so I could turn ... - [Internet auto parts and diagnosis](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/internet-auto-parts-and-diagnosis): Internet auto parts The internet has brought such great information into the world. My businesses use it not only as a home for our web ... - [Don't Shoot The Messenger](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/don-t-shoot-the-messenger): One of the most difficult jobs in the automotive repair business is to call the customer with "the news." Much like in the medical, legal, ... - [Complex vehicles, complex problems](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/complex-vehicles--complex-problems): Complex vehicles, complex problems - [Study up on your next vehicle purchase](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/study-up-on-your-next-vehicle-purchase): Study up on your next vehicle purchase - [Cut long-term car ownership costs](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/cut-long-term-car-ownership-costs): Cut long-term car ownership costs - [Automotive myths a waste of time and money](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/automotive-myths-a-waste-of-time-and-money): Automotive myths a waste of time and money - [Saving money on automobile maintenance and repair](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/saving-money-on-automobile-maintenance-and-repair): Saving money on automobile maintenance and repair - [All abuzz for hybrid, electric cars](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/all-abuzz-for-hybrid--electric-cars): All abuzz for hybrid, electric cars - [George Rode Radio Show Segment May 17th, 2016](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/george-rode-radio-show-segment-may-17th--2016): George Rode Radio Show Segment May 17th, 2016 - [George Rode Radio Show Segment July 19th, 2016](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/george-rode-radio-show-segment-july-19th--2016): George Rode Radio Show Segment July 19th, 2016 - [Who owns what in the auto industry?](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/who-owns-what-in-the-auto-industry-): Who owns what in the auto industry? - [Check-engine light matters](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/check-engine-light-matters): Check-engine light matters - [Don't Get Caught By The Cold](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/don-t-get-caught-by-the-cold): Don't get caught by the cold - [Fuel Saving Dos and Don'ts](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/fuel-saving-dos-and-don-ts): Fuel Saving Dos and Don'ts - [Winter Driving Precautions](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/winter-driving-precautions): - [The newest addition to our loaner fleet.](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/the-newest-addition-to-our-loaner-fleet-):   - [Winter Driving tips](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/winter-driving-tips): - [300k Mile Club](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/300k-mile-club): We would like to congratulate Daphne Stone, for 300,000 miles of driving in her 2001 Honda CR-V! She has been a wonderful customer who has ... - [Car Trouble's cause not always clear](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/car-trouble-s-cause-not-always-clear): As modern vehicles get more advanced with modern luxuries and safety equipment, so do the challenges of diagnostic and repair. Most folks ... - [Save on vehicle ownership costs.](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/save-on-vehicle-ownership-costs-): Your vehicle is one of the most expensive objects you own and it loses value every year. Vehicles just about always fall in value as you ... - [Hazards of self-diagnosis](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/hazards-of-self-diagnosis): As vehicles get more complicated, new twists and more advanced multiplexing and technology only add to the challenges of diagnosing ... - [Rolling into the future](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/rolling-into-the-future): The future of the automobile in the next few years is going to be very exciting, even incredible.  As electronics, computers and great ... - [“Check engine” light on? Get it fixed soon](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/-check-engine--light-on--get-it-fixed-soon): The “check engine” or “service engine soon” light is a very important part of your vehicle’s performance, dependability and capability for ... - [Trust reputable mechanics with “the news”](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/trust-reputable-mechanics-with--the-news-): One of the most difficult jobs in the automotive repair business is calling the customer with the news. It’s the same for people in the ... - [Time to prep your ride for winter](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/time-to-prep-your-ride-for-winter): Hard to believe that fall is right around the corner; time to get prepared for the rains and winter. Rain, snow, and ice all come with fall ... - [Community Involvement](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/community-involvement): - [Hurrah for Automotive high tech](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/hurrah-for-automotive-high-tech): As vehicles get more advanced, incredible high tech changes are happening  for safety, drives enjoyment, better performance, improved fuel ... - [Winterize your car for cold, icy conditions.](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/winterize-your-car-for-cold--icy-conditions-): Winter is fast approaching and the Holidays are just around the corner. Many of us will be out traveling and enjoying the winter weather. ... - [Today's smarter, safer cars.](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/today-s-smarter--safer-cars-): If you read my column often, you will know I’m a gadget person.  My home is very automated, turning on and off lights with motion detectors ... - [How to lower car-ownership cost.](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/how-to-lower-car-ownership-cost-): To minimize the cost of car ownership, here are some tips from cradle to grave.    When car-shopping, be sure to check with ... - [Welcome our new general manager, Bryan Cole!](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/welcome-our-new-general-manager--bryan-cole-): Stop by and welcome Bryan to the Euro Asian family. Bio Coming Soon. - [Trust in quality automotive parts](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/trust-in-quality-automotive-parts): The Internet has made a lot of great information available around the world. All of my businesses use the Internet for their websites, ... - [Amazing future in store for auto technology](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/amazing-future-in-store-for-auto-technology): The future of the automobile over the next few years is going to be very exciting, or even unbelievable.   Who would think we will ... - [Can my Sunroof cause my car to not start?](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/can-my-sunroof-cause-my-car-to-not-start-): We had a 2009 Mini Cooper S come into Euro-Asian on the back of a tow truck and the Mini was in a no start condition.    After further ... - [Everyday driver habits to save on fuel costs](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/everyday-driver-habits-to-save-on-fuel-costs): Fuel costs are rising.   Following are ways to save money at the pump.   Check tire pressure at least monthly.   Tire pressures are found on ... - [Oil leaks, when maintenance and repairs are needed.](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/oil-leaks--when-maintenance-and-repairs-are-needed-): One question always going through my mind is, “What is the right amount of vehicle maintenance:”   Too much, and you’re wasting ... - [Diagnosing car problems can be complicated](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/diagnosing-car-problems-can-be-complicated): pattern failure, air bag recall, diagnosis - [Are you ready for hot summer driving?](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/are-you-ready-for-hot-summer-driving-): The summer months are the perfect time to travel and see our wonderful country. National parks, state parks and theme parks are great family ... - [Automotive Myths](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/automotive-myths): As a long term automotive shop owner since 1975, I work at giving my customers the proper guidance to ensure longevity of their vehicle ... - [George is talking tires & Brakes.](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/george-is-talking-tires---brakes-): Tune in to KPNW AM1120 to hear car talk with George Rode. George is talking tires and brakes.  Tires are your first ... - [We're Taking Covid-19 very serious!](https://www.euro-asian.com/blog/we-re-taking-covid-19-very-serious): Below is a copy of the new memorandum to our employees As of today, May 21, 2020 per CDC, WHO, OSHA and our team here are a few procedures ...