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Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible. It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024
Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Oct 27, 2024
Don't Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch.
"Latex paint is water-bas...
Published on: Nov 05, 2023
A Few "Key" Facts (Ignition Key Issues)
You expect your key to turn in your vehicle's ignition. But sometimes it won't, and that's a problem, whether you're trying to start your vehicle or trying to leave it.
Several things can...
Published on: Dec 12, 2022
The 20.9 Percent Factor (Oxygen Sensor)
Do you know what gas makes up 20.9% of the air we breathe? It's oxygen. Oxygen is an important part of the combustion process that enables your engine to make power. The amount of ox...
Published on: Sep 01, 2022
Don't Be a Stranger
You wouldn't walk into a different dentist's office every time you needed a tooth looked at. You wouldn't pick out someone at random every time you needed your hair cut. And on Tax Day?&nb...
Published on: Jun 21, 2022
Tips on TPS (The Throttle Position Sensor)
When you step on the accelerator, you expect your vehicle to speed up, not slow down. But, what if it doesn’t? That can be a big problem.
The answer may be a problem with the sensor...
Published on: Mar 24, 2022
Cold Facts about Heaters
Brrrr. It's cold outside. And if your vehicle's heater isn't working, then it's cold inside too. No fun – and potentially dangerous: heat is needed to defrost your windshield.&...
Published on: Jan 03, 2022