Vehicle Health Resolutions

Vehicle Health Resolutions

Did you know that 84% of new year’s resolutions made by Americans are about their physical or mental health and well-being (Forbes)?  It makes sense to reset your focus on what is important, and that includes your vehicle health.  As you plan your personal resolutions...

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Your Vehicle’s Differential

Your Vehicle’s Differential

Most drivers have probably never given much thought to the physics of driving.  However, the law of physics plays an important role in many functions of driving, including how your vehicle safely handles curves and turns.  A key component in this process is part of...

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Belt and Hose Basics

Belt and Hose Basics

If you look under your vehicle’s hood, you will see various belts and hoses that are part of your engine.  But what do these hoses and belts do for your vehicle?  In this month’s blog post, we look at the basic function of belts and hoses and easy ways to keep them...

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Tire Pressure Changes

Tire Pressure Changes

With the cooler temps on the rise, you may notice that your tires visually appear to be somewhat deflated, or your tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) displays the tire pressure warning light.   Before you panic, keep in mind that it is normal for air pressure...

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Vehicle Messages

Vehicle Messages

You don’t have to be a professional mechanic to know that something may be wrong with your vehicle.  If you stay alert to vehicle messages and use your senses while driving, in many cases you can identify when there is a problem.  In this months’ blog, we share how...

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Addressing Engine Knocking

Addressing Engine Knocking

If you spend any amount of time in your vehicle, then you are probably aware of the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations when the vehicle is working properly.  We are all familiar with the normal signs of a highly functioning vehicle.  The trick to keeping your...

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Shock and Strut Problems

Shock and Strut Problems

Your vehicle’s suspension system is critical to supporting the weight of your vehicle while cushioning the impact to vehicle occupants from the uneven surfaces of the road.  If you have ever experienced a bumpy, bouncy ride, there may be a problem with your suspension...

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The Belt Tensioner

The Belt Tensioner

If you are diligent about your vehicle’s ongoing maintenance, then you probably have your belts inspected on a periodic basis.   If not, this should be added to your maintenance routine. One common problem that you may encounter with your vehicle belts involves the...

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Vehicle Won’t Start?

Vehicle Won’t Start?

Have you ever experienced a time when your vehicle would not start?  You pushed the ignition button, or turned the key and nothing? After you get through the dread in that situation, the question that should run through your mind next: Is it the battery? The starter? ...

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Time For An AC System Check?

Time For An AC System Check?

With warmer weather on the horizon, now is the time you may want to consider having your vehicle’s AC system checked.  There’s nothing worse than a hot, sticky, August day while driving on the highway, and no air conditioner to keep you and your vehicle occupants...

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