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Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
When you slow down at stoplight, your vehicle's idle should be smooth as silk. But what happens when the engine is missing or idling roughly? That's your engine's way of telling you, "Hey, I've ...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025
That Vexing Vapor Venting (Vapor Coming out of Vents)
You may have noticed sometimes on a hot and humid day, vapor will come out of your vehicle's vents when you have the air conditioning on. Is that something to be concerned about? Well, it depend...
Published on: Feb 23, 2025
The Key Won't Turn! (Ignition Problems)
You've just arrived at the store shopping and you're ready to head home. You put your key in the ignition and… oh, no! The ignition won't turn! What do you do now?
Don't panic. The...
Published on: Feb 16, 2025
NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)
You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer ...
Published on: Jan 19, 2025
Beware of Potholes! (Avoiding Pothole Damage)
You may live in a region where roads become pockmarked with craters known better as potholes. They're caused by moisture seeping through a compromised road surface that can freeze, expand and li...
Published on: Jan 05, 2025
Go With the Flow (MAF Sensor Replacement)
A driver brought her vehicle into the shop the other day and told us how she was getting lousy fuel economy and that the engine was running rough. Plus, the Check Engine light was on. Our ...
Published on: Jun 23, 2024
What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)
You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It's called the...
Published on: May 05, 2024
Steering You Right (Tie Rod End Replacement)
For drivers, S stands for safety. And there are three other words that start with S that are all equally important: starting, stopping and steering. For your vehicle to be at its safest, all thr...
Published on: Apr 28, 2024