Take Care of Your Car's Heart

The engine of your car is what the heart is to our bodies. Your car can't function without it's "heart" working properly. Here are a few tips for taking care of your car's engine, courtesy of Carzy, to help your automobile run smoothly and last longer...

1. Change the oil after every 3000-5000 miles - Changing the oil is like giving nourishment to your automobile like we give to our bodies to keep it fit and healthy! It helps your car maintain better mileage regardless of it being 5-6 years old! Using oil that works on synthetic technology proves life-giving to the engine because synthetic oil breaks down slowly and better lubricates the engine of your vehicle.

2. Service your vehicle regularly - When you have spent a fortune to buy your awesome vehicle, what’s the use of behaving miserly by getting it serviced at some unauthorized service center run by any Tom, Dick, or Harry down the street? Always get your vehicle serviced at an authorized service center.

3. Get your oil filter changed regularly - The oil filter is changed by the service engineer at the time of servicing, but make sure you always stick with the same type of oil. Changing the oil type can prove fatal for your engine.

4. Also take care to check the oil level - This is an essential part of car engine maintenance. The oil level should be so maintained so that it bends towards ‘F’ or Full. Be careful not to overfill it. And if you find that the level of the oil remains lower than ‘Full’, there might be an oil leak in your car engine region. So keep the area appropriately damp but never make it totally wet. Make sure your vehicle doesn’t leave any trail of oil, and if you notice leaking get it repaired at the service center without further delay.

If you have any questions about car servicing, please comment below. Neftali, our service manager, will promptly respond. To see our service specials or to schedule an appointment, click HERE. 

What exactly does "Auto Detailing" mean?

When people talk about getting their car "detailed", do you know what that means? I know I didn't. I thought it had something to do with painting or air brushing (don't judge me!), and I felt stupid asking when everybody else seemed to understand the term. Point is - for those of you who aren't quite sure, here's a general explanation courtesy of Wikipedia.

Exterior detailing involves cleaning and bringing a shine to the car's paint, chrome trim, windows, wheels, and tires. Different detailers use different products to do this, including detergents, detail clay, waxes, polishes, and a variety of applicators and special cloths. 

The three main components of exterior car detailing are cleaning, polishing, and protecting. Cleaning refers to removing all foreign surface particles from exterior surfaces through the use of washing and claying. A clay bar helps to clean contamination/dirt from within the clearcoat that cannot be removed through weekly washing such as bugs, tar, sap, etc. Correcting refers to using mechanical polishes by hand or with a machine and specific polishing pads that remove microns of clearcoat from a vehicle to remove fine scratches and swirls from a paint surface produced from improper washing or drying technique. Protecting involves the application of a protective wax (in liquid or paste form) that prevents foreign matter from adhering to the surface of the vehicle, including water, bugs splatter, tar, and dirt. Waxes and sealants provide this barrier against the elements. Waxes are some of the most expensive elements of the detailing process.

Interior detailing involves cleaning the passenger compartment of the car. All of the dash area, panels, windows, and seats are cleaned extensively. Vacuuming is standard, and steam cleaning, liquid cleaners, and brushes may be used to remove stains on upholstery. Some nonporous surfaces may also be polished. Some detailers remove seats to provide the most thorough clean possible.

Some detailers may offer engine detailing, in which steam, high pressure water, degreasers and all-purpose cleaners are used to clean under the hood of the car. Detailing does not include body work, painting, mechanical or upholstery repair.

Every shop includes different components when detailing, so be sure to ask what their "full detail" includes.

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For questions on auto detailing, contact Ryan, our Renovation Manager at Dollar Resale Spokane 509.458.2619, or email him HERE.

Time for an Oil Change? Use a Synthetic Blend

Conventional vs Synthetic Oil

When getting your car's oil changed, there are three types of motor oil to consider...

• Conventional 
• Synthetic Blend 
• Full Synthetic

Conventional motor oil is mined from the ground.  Some people attempt to cut costs by using conventional (cheaper) motor oil and changing their oil more often. This isn't necessarily a good plan. Conventional oil doesn't protect your car's engine from contaminants that may build up and damage your engine. Even with frequent oil changes, sludge can build up and clog your engine oil passages and valves that results in a shorter life span for your car's engine.


Fully Synthetic oil is manufactured in a lab using extra refining in its development. Although it preserves your car's engine for a longer period of time and requires fewer oil changes, it can be expensive.


Synthetic Blend motor oil is combination of both. It contains additives which contribute to reducing overall engine wear. Also, the detergents found in the synthetic component of the oil help fight the build up of acids in the engine oil, and help clean carbon and other contaminants. Synthetic blend is a good option for engines that will be seeing heavy duty or extreme conditions.



Synthetic blend motor oil is an excellent choice for those who want the protection of synthetic oil but don't want to spend a large amount of money.

Winter is Here - Protect Your Car's Exterior

It's snowing in Spokane, and there's more on the way. Woo-hoo!

You threw your coat on this morning to protect you from the weather, but what have you done to protect your car from the weather?

Here are some tips that will keep your car looking great all winter -

Exterior Road Salt Damage

• Wash your vehicle at least twice a month during the winter to remove road salt and grime that can damage your car's finish.
• Use a quality wax and a paint sealant to protect your car's paint finish. These products repel rain, snow and other precipitation and the contaminates within them. They also protect against the road salt used to de-ice the roads. A quality wax will work, but a paint sealant tends to last longer and requires less frequent applications. 

• Use specially developed cleaners and protective solutions to protect your tires. Clean your tires and treat them with a a tire wax to protect them from snow and ice. The rubber needs to be kept supple in freezing temperatures to prevent cracking. Use a product which hydrates the rubber to keep it flexible. 

Take advantage of our Winter Wax Special starting at $99.95* to protect your vehicle from Spokane's winters. Call Ryan to schedule yours today!

*price varies with vehicle size