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Clean engine oil is essential to keeping a vehicle running smoothly, but what helps clean the oil? An oil filter of course. An engine oil filter helps keep debris from entering your engines vital parts. In addition it also helps regulate oil pressure to ensure they all stay properly lubricated. If an oil filter becomes […]

Help us raise toys for local kids. For every toy donated to Kraken Automotive we will give you a $100 credit towards any repair. Can be used now or a later date. We will give you a voucher. We want a full sleigh AND SOME!

Having an extended warranty or service contract on your vehicle can be beneficial to most vehicle owners. We all want to have a reliable car, but even knowing which models are trustworthy may not be enough. Many want added protection. Vehicle service contracts, also called extended warranties offer you an investment and peace of mind […]

In this article, we go over tips on how you can save money on auto repair and help you learn how to find the best auto repair shop near you. Finding cheap ways to fix your car can be difficult. Most people follow one of these paths if they want to save on auto repair. […]

This article will explain why this optional, but extremely important insurance is a must for ANY auto repair shop including mobile mechanics. Although Florida does not require any auto repair shop to have this insurance, you should insist they do, after all, it’s your property that is at risk. What is Garage Keepers Insurance and […]

As you may or may not know, transmission fluid is designed to be changed at regular intervals just like any other fluid on vehicles. There are very few that do not require such service, such as a completed sealed unit with no way to drain the fluid. However many are still serviceable. If you neglect […]

September is an ideal time to catch up on car care essentials to keep your vehicle safe on the road. Whether you’re studying at a local Central Florida college, hop on I4 to go to a job in Orlando, and everywhere in between, we’ve got four essential car care tips to help keep your car in tip-top […]

Many manufacturers recommend you change the coolant every 30,000 miles. For others it may not even be listed on your maintenance schedule. For example many Hyundai models suggest it changed after the first 60,000 miles, then every 30,000 miles thereafter. Mercedes with some engines may be 30,000 miles and others it can be as high […]

We are proud to be on this list at #25 of the Top 100 Auto Repair Blogs of 2021. Be sure to check the list out, as it contains tips and ideas for your vehicle maintenance needs. Visit them at Top 100 Auto Repair Blogs. We are honored to be on the list!

We have personally used AMSOIL for over 10 years and we believe these three key benefits make it to where no oother synthetic oil can on the market can match it. Below are the three most crucial areas that should be considered when deciding which oil to put into your vehicle: Cost Note we didn’t […]