Cheseldine Tire & Auto

Grinding, Jerking and Slipping

Gone are the early days of driving when people had to manually shift gears in their vehicles. Now, though, we are spoiled by automatic transmissions that seem like they’ll go forever. ...

Published on: Oct 21, 2026

That Clunk Isn’t Normal: Why Your U-Joints Need Lubrication (Lubricate U-Joints)

If you’ve noticed a clunk when shifting from park to drive, accelerating from a stop or letting off on your accelerator, it may be your vehicle warning you about dry or failing U-joints. Those a...

Published on: Oct 21, 2026

Stop Right There!

Your vehicle’s brakes are only as good as its master cylinder. This part is truly is the heart of your braking system, because if it isn’t working the way it should, the rest of the ...

Published on: Oct 11, 2026

Getting New Tires in California?

There are so many tire choices in the California area that selecting the right one can be a bit overwhelming for drivers. And even though it's kind of fun to have new tires on your vehicle, they're a ...

Published on: Oct 04, 2026

Cheseldine Tire & Auto: Why Replace Your Engine Air Filter?

Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your vehicle engine needs clean air to operate efficiently. Let's go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving o...

Published on: Sep 27, 2026

Keep It Rolling Right

Keeping your tires rotated regularly is one of the simplest yet most important maintenance services you can perform on your vehicle. It is where each tire is moved to a different position: front to ba...

Published on: Sep 20, 2026

Distributor Cap and Rotor Replacement

If your vehicle is newer than the mid 2000s, it likely doesn’t have a once-popular ignition system which uses a distributor cap and rotor. But if your vehicle is old enough to have them, i...

Published on: Sep 13, 2026

PCV Valve Replacement

Hello California, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions es...

Published on: Sep 06, 2026