Do you know that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) now requires diesel engines to meet the same pollution criteria as gasoline engines? Thus, a device called a diesel particulate filter is added to the vehicles which removes visible smoke.
Car frame damage is not the devastating condition it once was. Modern equipment does an excellent job of straightening frames and can restore vehicles to their original alignment.
Roderick David Stewart, a British rock singer and songwriter, has rightly said, “Fast cars like Porsches and Ferraris - they are things of beauty.”
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.
Do you own an electric car? The motor has special brushes to keep it running, and these eventually wear out. Have them checked for damage every 50,000 to 60,000 miles and replace them if needed.
Is your car backfiring? It could be because the air/fuel mixture is too rich, the oxygen sensor or catalytic convertor are faulty, or there may be false readings being sent regarding the coolant temperature. Have us check it.
The amount of time that a car battery will last can depend on many factors.
Tired of the cup holders in your car getting gunked up and sticky? Here's a simple hack to prevent that: place cupcake liners in them. Not only do they protect the holders, they are easy to remove.
Overheating is a serious problem as it can damage your vehicle’s engine. If your car starts to overheat, shut the engine off immediately and have it towed to our auto repair facility.
Does your car have a timing belt? If so, refer to your owner's manual for information on when to change it. Most belts have a service life of 60,000 miles (give or take), so if yours is nearing this limit, have it checked.
If you're planning to add electrical components to your vehicle (e.g. a louder horn or extra lights), it would be prudent to have a professional shop do the work. After all, the electrical system of the car, as well as sensitive on-board electronics, can become irreparably damaged should you make a mistake.
Although 1886 is credited with being the birth year of the modern automobile, did you know that the first gas gauge wasn’t installed until 1922?
Transmission tip: Wait until your car has settled when reversing before you put the car in to drive. It isn't good for your transmission to change it while the car is even slightly in motion.
At over 300 million, the United States has more cars than any other country in the world. China comes in a distant second, at 78 million.
Did you know that some cars may have more than one differential? While cars with two-wheel drive have one, four-wheel drive vehicles have two, and those classified as all-wheel drive have three.
rotten egg or sulfur odor coming from the engine exhaust could have several causes. It may be the oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, PCV valve, ignition timing, or some other issue.
Overheating is a serious problem that can cause damage to your car’s engine. If your car overheats, shut the engine off immediately and have it towed to our repair facility.
Excessive wear on the outer edges of the tread is a telltale sign of underinflated tires. It may also be an indicator that something is wrong with the wheel alignment.
If your car fails to warm up properly in cold weather, or it overheats quickly in warm months, it could be a problem with the thermostat. Bring your car in and have us take a look.
In order to find a leak in a vehicle's AC system, a tech may charge it with a special fluorescent dye. After the dye has been put in, he will then take a detector light and go through all the pipes and components in order to find the damaged area.
For most modern cars, especially for those with aluminum alloy rims, straightening a bent wheel is not recommended as it can contribute to failure or other problems. If the wheel is bent, replacing it is the safest option.
To check if your shock absorbers are still good, you’ll need to do a bounce test. This involves pushing down hard on one corner of your vehicle to see how many times that corner bounces. A good shock will arrest the motion after a bounce while a bad one will not be able to counter the movement effectively.
If you hear a clicking noise coming from the front of your car whenever you make a tight turn, this probably means that your constant velocity (CV) joints are faulty. As such, you should schedule an appointment with an auto repair shop as soon as possible so that the components can be replaced.
An interesting research study has revealed that women buy more new cars than men. In fact, it has been found that women buy 60% of all new cars sold, and influence 80% of all new car-buying decisions.
"I’ve always been into cars. Cars are part of our genetic makeup. It’s unavoidable." - Matthew Fox. We could not agree more.
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Hi Tech Auto Repair
393 N East End Ave, Pomona, CA 91767
Phone: 909-620-8666
*$20 OFF Your first visit at our new Location.
NEW ADDRESS:
Hi Tech Auto Repair
393 N East End Ave, Pomona, CA 91767
Phone: 909-620-8666
