Dennis' Auto Repair
1817 E. Hammond, Fresno, CA 93703 (559) 264-6443

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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: Jan 19, 2025

Oil Change

An oil change at your local Fresno, CA, auto shop sounds simple, but there are some pretty important things to know about preventing oil sludge.Oil eventually starts to turn into jelly, literally: &nb...
Published on: Sep 15, 2024

Motor Oil—The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)

You’ve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicle’s engine. That’s sound advice.  But what you might not know is when...
Published on: Aug 11, 2024

Change Your Oil, CA 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: Aug 04, 2023

Dennis' Auto Repair Advice on Synthetic Oil

Heard of synthetic motor oil but would like to learn more information?  Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for conventional oil.  Synthetic doesn’t gel or gum-up like conventio...
Published on: Feb 22, 2022

The Maintenance Mindset: Full-Service Oil Change At Dennis' Auto Repair

{{ image('MzIx') }} people generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance: their teeth, clothes, yards and so on, but people in CA often don't apply the idea of maintenance to...
Published on: Jan 23, 2019

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, 2018

The Maintenance Mindset For Fresno Drivers

{{ image('MzA0') }} In Fresno, we know we need to take care of our cars, but it just seems really hard to remember to do it. We generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance b...
Published on: Jun 11, 2017