Auto Service World

JUNE 25, 2025

percentage points since 2017. The most DIY’d task in Canada were oil top-offs at 40.1 per cent while oil changes were DIFM’d the most at 86.7 In the ongoing competition for market share, the service channel continues to edge out the dealer channel. The service side held onto a 0.6 per cent year-over-year.

Oil Change

RepairSmith

JULY 18, 2025

However, like any vehicle, Nissan Kicks has encountered specific reliability concerns since it was first released in 2017. Scheduled maintenance tasks, such as regular oil changes, brake checks, transmission fluid inspections, and tire rotations, are designed to detect potential issues before they become big problems.

Air Conditioning

RepairSmith

JUNE 18, 2025

The 1st generation Subaru Crosstrek (2013–2017) is one of the most popular Subaru models in recent years, both when new and as a used vehicle. From oil changes and fluid flushes to CVT service, brake repairs, valve gasket replacement, and more, repairs are performed on-site while you relax at home.

Fluid Check

Jalopnik

AUGUST 7, 2025

All Rights Reserved At $20,000, Would You Breeze Into This 2017 Subaru BRZ? Latest News Reviews Brands Car Types Buying Culture Tech Beyond Cars Racing QOTD Features Newsletter Advertise Culture Nice Price or No Dice At $20,000, Would You Breeze Into This 2017 Subaru BRZ? That means its probably had fewer than five oil changes.

Oil Change

Alex's Autohaus

JANUARY 31, 2025

naturally aspirated and supercharged engines both show oil leak issues around 60,000 miles 2013-2016: Continued issues with timing cover leaks on 5.0L We recommend more frequent oil changes because poor lubrication is one of the primary reasons for the chains to stretch. Model Year Specifics: 2003-2005: 4.4L

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Brake & Front End

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

diesel engines from 2011-2017 are quick and catastrophic. It could start with smoke from the tailpipe or even a catalytic converter clogged with oil and debris. 2017 Duramax 6.6L The cause of the failure or drivability problem might be related to the oil supply required to lubricate and cool the turbochargers bearings.

Engineering

Tomorrow's Technician

JUNE 27, 2024

TDI VWs were purchased from customers in 2016 and 2017. Oil Changes VW recommends changing the oil every 10,000 miles and specifies that the 5W-30 oil must meet the VW 507 00 standard. If you look at their title history, you may see an interesting two-year gap where they racked up only 15 to 20 miles.

Oil Change