15th Street Service Center
1501 10th Ave S Great Falls, MT 59405 | (406) 453-2070

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The 15th Street Service Center Guide to Buying a Used Vehicle

{{ image('MzU2') }} Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Great Falls drivers. But how can we know we're getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone el...
Published on: May 10, 2026

Heater Core

You may have wondered where the warm air in your passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine and th...
Published on: Feb 15, 2026

Deciphering The Menu Board At 15th Street Service Center: A to Z

{{ image('Mjk0') }} You may not be familiar with all of the items on 15th Street Service Center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remem...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026

Emergency Shopping (Vehicle Emergency Items)

“Emergency Shopping" is not to be confused with a “Shopping Emergency.”  This one is encouraging you to go shopping for a few items that could help you out if you ever have an e...
Published on: Jan 18, 2026

The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off

When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate.  The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent.  Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Nov 02, 2025

ABS - Anti-Lock Brakes

There’s a common misconception that Anti-Lock Brakes help you stop faster.  That is not always the case on loose gravel or snowy surfaces.  Anti-Lock Brakes, in fact, are designed to h...
Published on: Jul 06, 2025

15th Street Service Center Tech Question on Your Drive Shaft

Question I’m Doug.  A few years ago, I was driving my ’85 powder blue Dodge Ram Charger with about 80,000 miles on it.  I was going up a hill and heard a noise like a tin can ro...
Published on: Jun 22, 2025

Alternator

Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course, t...
Published on: May 18, 2025