Maintenance

  • Keys to a Long Lasting Vehicle
    We live in a disposable society. Everything from elaborate packaging to our clothing. Even cell phones are disposable. When replacement is cheaper than repair, the term "built to last" goes by the w...
    Published on: Mar 19, 2017
  • Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth in MARRERO
      There's a segment of the MARRERO area population that's not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Now, the ignition system in your vehicle is electronic and controlled by the engine manageme...
    Published on: May 15, 2017
  • Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Fourth Street Automotive?
    Today's Fourth Street Automotive article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many MARRERO drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in LA who think that severe ser...
    Published on: Mar 24, 2019
  • The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
    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...
    Published on: Apr 21, 2019
  • Maintenance on My Mind
    Ask any MARRERO man or woman if they've taken their vehicle in for preventive maintenance lately, and the answer may well be “no.” Surveys indicate that over 80% of vehicles on the road to...
    Published on: May 03, 2020
  • Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
    In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
    Published on: Jul 04, 2021
  • Trickle Down Technology
    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 ...
    Published on: Jul 24, 2022
  • Let Fourth Street Automotive Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
    MARRERO area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new,...
    Published on: Jun 04, 2023