If you notice clear or yellowish fluid leaking from your vehicle, it indicates that something is wrong with it. In this case, bring your vehicle at our auto repair facility and one of our skilled technicians will diagnose the issue.
Check your automatic transmission fluid regularly to keep your transmission in good working order. Transmission fluid should always be cherry red. If it is any other color, it needs to be replaced and the transmission inspected.
Why is it called a "Tune up"? The first ignition systems consisted of spark plugs and ignition coils and as these coils worked they would emit a buzzing sound. If they were all working together correctly they would all buzz at the same level and be “in tune.”
Do you know that an average car is made up of more than 30,000 components? This includes all the little pieces put together to build this incredible machine.
If you want to keep your car under warranty, make sure to have the required work done at the intervals indicated in the owner’s manual. Failing to do so will not only void the warranty, but could also lead to greater problems.
Periodically check the oil level in your car’s engine as it nears time to have the oil changed. Not only does it tell you the oil level, you can also see how dirty the oil is.
A modern vehicle is as much a computer as it is a mechanical machine so it can be very difficult to fix. That said, however, the electronic modules used in such vehicles—along with the proper diagnostic tools— allow a tech to resolve issues faster because they can indicate exactly what’s wrong.
While automobiles began rolling across the landscape in 1886, the first gas gauge wasn’t installed until 1922. Prior to that, you needed to use a dipstick to see how much gas was in the tank.
Can you name the three main types of brake pads? Well, they are organic, semi-metallic, and ceramic. Organic pads that are a mixture of natural materials, like glass and rubber, are the least expensive.
If your car’s battery stops charging all of a sudden, a mechanic will first check the fan belts. In particular, he or she will want to inspect the belt that loops around the alternator as a loose or missing one will definitely cause this issue.
There are no spark plugs in diesel engines. They inject fuel into a highly compressed air, and the fuel is ignited by the heat already present within the internal combustion chamber.
If you tow a fully loaded trailer on a regular basis, replacing worn out shocks with ones that are air-assisted and adjustable will provide the stability and control you need.
