Summer Heat and How To Prepare Your Car
Summer Heat. Stop and Go Traffic. DUST!!! Especially here in the valley, can and will take a toll on your vehicle. Like we always say routine maintenance is cheaper than repairs. So, how can you make sure that your car is prepared for the summer months? Check out the areas of concern that you will…
Digital Vehicle Inspections and what they are
For as long as auto repair shops have been around, mechanics have been doing inspections. For the vast majority of the years vehicle inspections have been done on paper. Rarely do you hear about DIGITAL VEHICLE INSPECTIONS. So what are they? And, how in these times of social distancing; as well as more attention being…
Battery Cables and when should I change them?
When you think about car battery problems, you have to realize that things like changing Battery Cables can also be important. The reason is simple, even if the battery is fine, the reality is that Battery Cables can still be damaged. Yes, you might consider that those cables last for a long time, but that’s…
Testing a Bad Ignition Coil
An Ignition coil is an important component of your vehicles system. All vehicles use ignition coils to provide the spark for your engines spark plugs. The Ignition coils can be made up of inductive coils. These are part of the vehicles secondary ignition system. It converts small voltage into large voltages to create a spark…
Power Steering Pump Replacement
The average cost for a power steering pump replacement is typically around $500-$750. You may be driving along and believe that your power steering pump is performing at its best. But, how can you tell if your power steering pump is in need of replacement? How does the pump work? Power steering pumps create pressure,…
Why using the correct engine oil is important
“What is the correct oil for my car?” You may have asked this question as you shop in your local auto parts store or even asked a service shop this same question. You may have googled the term itself. Hey Siri: “What is the correct engine oil for my car?”
Do You Need to Change Your Transmission Fluid?
Changing your transmission fluid is something that you may never have to worry about, depending on the type of car you own. Changing the transmission fluid in your vehicle is not something that you will have to do frequently.
What are the symptoms of a bad timing belt?
Timing belts are essential to keep your car running. The timing belt connects to the crankshaft in your vehicle. This controls the pistons and valves. The timing belt is reinforced rubber with teeth on the inside of the belt that adjust to the opening and closing of these valves and pistons.
How to Change a Flat Tire
A flat tire on the road can be one of the most dangerous situations that you can find yourself in. Driving along you may notice that your tire monitoring light comes on. When this happens it is usually an indicator that one or more of your tires is losing pressure. Before you have a chance…
Brake Pads: What they do and When to service!!!
“Changing in servicing your brake pads is a necessary part of vehicle maintenance. Typical pads can last anywhere from 25,000 to 65,000 miles, this is all dependent on how hard you press the pedal and again what type of material you are using.
Why Your Car Battery Wont Hold a Charge
Your car battery is one of the most crucial components of your car. The battery is responsible for sending power from the starter to the spark plugs. This ignites the vehicle’s fuel while providing power to your vehicle’s other systems.
Battery Fluid 101.
The car battery can sometimes have issues. It can be related to the cables, or it can be related to something else entirely. Either way, you need to assess the problem and see what’s causing the issue in the first place. If you tackle that properly, results can be well worth it and that’s all…
