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...

Every MARRERO car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty. Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, ...

Hey MARRERO - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's li...

When your vehicle breaks down in the MARRERO, LA, area, or just needs some routine service, it can make you a little nervous. Because your vehicle's so important to your life, you need to ...

About 90% of our driving decisions in the MARRERO area are based solely on what we see. So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important.Most MARRERO drivers have experienced the frus...

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...

High gas prices in MARRERO increase the cost of living for LA drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion ...

We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, LA folks were real sticklers about takin...

Your vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Fourth Street Automotive in MAR...

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...

MARRERO consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are ch...

A while back, the Cash for Clunkers program was all over the LA news. MARRERO people could trade in their old vehicle for a new one that got better gas mileage and receive a government reb...

Buying a new car in MARRERO is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you de...

If you are a driver in MARRERO and you aren't currently using synthetic motor oil in your vehicle, maybe now's the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is ...

Myths passed around our MARRERO, LA community 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 automot...

If you've ever been driving around MARRERO and had a headlamp go out, you've probably just wanted to replace the bad bulb. If your car uses halogen headlamps, they dim over time. So if you just put in...

So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around MARRERO?Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but...

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 ...

At Fourth Street Automotive we've had a lot of MARRERO customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for seve...

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,...