You’ve seen the big yellow buttons at the gas pump. They say something about an octane rating for the fuel you’re about to buy. But what do these numbers mean, and does octane rating matter for your gasoline? Thompson Sales explains in today’s blog. Meaning of Octane Ratings The higher the octane rating, the better…
You probably know that gasoline comes from petroleum. But what goes into the gasoline that you pump at the station? Today’s blog from Thompson Sales answers the question, “What’s in your gasoline?” What’s in Your Car’s Gasoline? Gasoline typically contains up to hundreds of different hydrocarbons. These chemicals, made of long chains of hydrogen and…
You’re getting ready to drive to work. You approach your car, and you see fluid near one of the front tires. Now what? It’s not oil. It’s not red, which is the color of transmission fluid. You may have a leaky radiator. What do you do about it? The certified service team at Thompson Sales…
You’re driving on a cloudy afternoon when it suddenly starts pouring rain. Your windows are already rolled up, but you feel some wetness on your arm. Then you see the water coming into your car. You double-check that the window is rolled all the way up. Great. You have a leaky window. Now what? Thompson…
You’ve already got an emergency kit in your car in case of a breakdown. Jumper cables, warning triangles, gloves, an air pump, tools, a flashlight, and a flat repair kit are all essentials you should carry in your trunk or cargo area. But what about food? If you’re stranded and far from the nearest exit,…
Family vacations and road trips are more fun when the furry members of your family come along! If you’re able to take your pets with you, by all means you should! Even though vacations are fun, they can be stressful for you and your pets. Today’s blog from Thompson Sales discusses some tips and tricks…
Modern cars have plenty of infotainment options, many of which use a dedicated Wi-Fi connection. How would we entertain the kids on long trips without them? Wi-Fi in cars debuted in 2008, but it’s a feature we almost can’t live without now. Today’s blog from Thompson Sales explains how your car’s Wi-Fi works to keep…
You’ve probably seen the dramatic (and sometimes scary) videos of people in their cars recording an encounter with wildlife. The humans start out being in awe of the creatures… until the wild animal begins to reach into the car! What do you do when there’s a wild animal in your car? Thompson Sales explains in…
Sunroofs and moonroofs on cars have been around for a long time. The first car with a sunroof rolled off the assembly line in 1937, while the first moonroof was designed in 1973 on that model year’s Lincoln Continental Mark IV. What’s the difference between a moonroof and a sunroof? Thompson Sales explains. Removability Sunroofs…
