Universal Auto & Tire
9853 Johnycake Ridge Mentor, OH 44060 | (440) 579-5232

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The Harm in Skipping an Oil Change

Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles or more.  Following these recommendations is very ...
Published on: Apr 20, 2025

The Maintenance Mindset: Full-Service Oil Change At Universal Auto & Tire

{{ image('MzIx') }} people generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance: their teeth, clothes, yards and so on, but people in OH often don't apply the idea of maintenance to...
Published on: Aug 18, 2024

Oil Filter

As your engine runs, dirt gets into the oil.  Oil sludge can also start to build up.  Fortunately, motor oil contains detergents that clean the engine and gather up contaminates.  The o...
Published on: Apr 12, 2023

Change Your Oil, OH Drivers!

As engine technology advances, recommended oil change intervals have gotten longer.  High quality oil in a well-engineered engine has led to extended intervals.  Here’s the problem:&n...
Published on: Jul 29, 2022