If you've ever heard a squealing sound under your vehicle hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. More importantly, the belt powers the alternator. The alternator creates electricity that's u...
At Russell Barnett Automotive Family we've had a lot of Tullahoma & Winchester customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that'...
Sometimes we hear people in Tullahoma & Winchester say, "What's up with all this maintenance stuff? Modern cars just don't break down." While it is true that today's vehicles are extremely...
Tullahoma & Winchester consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repa...
The hottest TN news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in Tullahoma & Winchester. If you feel like most of you...
Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among Tullahoma & Winchester drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe serv...
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Russell Barnett Automotive Family article: wiper...
Sometimes busy Tullahoma & Winchester residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around TN in a M...
Many Tullahoma & Winchester car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mas...
If you're reading this article in Tullahoma & Winchester, TN, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your prof...
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, TN folks were real sticklers about takin...
Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Russell Barnett Automotive Fami...
A generation ago, Tullahoma & Winchester drivers seemed to be more inclined to keep their vehicle's preventive maintenance on schedule. One reason for this may be that vehicles back then w...
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the TN news. Tullahoma & Winchester people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a...
TN service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Tullahoma & Winchester drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description o...
A lot of Tullahoma & Winchester drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. ...
We live such busy lives nowadays: work, social events, running the kids all over Tullahoma & Winchester. Some days it's all we can do to keep track of everywhere we need to be. That's why you've got...
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...