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Smart Car Care in Arlington: Debunking The Maintenance Free Myth

Myths start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic.  And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths.  Some bloggers recal...
Published on: May 04, 2025

5 Reasons To Keep Your Car Well-Maintained

Thanks for visiting the Shirlington Shell auto care blog. Today's post lists 5 important reasons Arlington drivers should follow recommended maintenance schedules.1. Be SafeA well-maintained car doesn...
Published on: Nov 10, 2024

Giving CV Joints the Boot! (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)

Ever wonder how your vehicle’s transmission is connected to your wheels? After all, when you hit a pothole or some other uneven part of a road’s surface, there has to be something that can...
Published on: Sep 22, 2024

Command Performance (Engine Air Filter)

The internal combustion engine in your vehicle counts on two things that mix together to be burned in the engine for power: fuel and air.  Both are important, of course.  If you run out of f...
Published on: Sep 08, 2024

Shirlington Shell Tech Question on Engine Failure

Shirlington Shell Tech Question:I'm Collins of Arlington. I had my engine go out and had to have it completely re-done at Shirlington Shell in Arlington. What could I have done to prevent this?Shirlin...
Published on: Aug 11, 2024

Why Arlington Car Owners Hesitate to Get their Vehicle Serviced

A recent report stated that over 80% of the vehicles on the road have one or more service item or repair that's needed but hasn't been taken care of. Now that's a lot of undone service. That translate...
Published on: Jul 07, 2024

Flat Tire? Three’s the Charm (Tire Repair)

For most drivers, at some point you’re going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged, it may have to be replaced.  But sometimes, a repair will do the trick, as long as the pun...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024

Trust Your Vehicle to Us

Your vehicle is much more than a transportation appliance. It gets you to work, takes care of errands, goes on dates and vacations. You could say it’s part of the family or even a business partn...
Published on: Feb 12, 2024