Reading Auto Repair

Your car is an important part of daily life. It’s your workhorse and should be maintained properly to stay that way. Besides gasoline, there are several fluids in your car that perform different functions to keep your car running in prime condition. The six main fluids, when checked and replaced regularly, are vital to your car’s efficiency, longevity, and performance.   DIFFERENT TYPES OF FLUIDS FOR YOUR CAR 1.   BRAKE FLUID It’s obvious that the importance of highly functioning brakes is essential to road safety.  A vehicle’s brake system needs brake fluid to function properly. The fluid level should be towards the top and should be a light brown or yellow color. If it looks dark or muddy, it should be replaced. 2.   COOLANT Coolant (or antifreeze) is usually a bright neon yellow or green color and serves a dual purpose. The radiator inside of your car keeps your car from overheating, which is all made possible by the coolan ... read more

IMPORTANCE OF VEHICLE SANITIZATION       We spend so much time in our vehicles, it is no wonder they can harbor germs and that we must be vigilant in cleaning high touch points. While vehicle sanitization has always been a good idea, it has become an essential practice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There is a lot that vehicle repair shops and vehicle owners can do together as a community to prevent the spread of germs. Vehicles often have many different surfaces in their interior and you should consider them all when sanitizing for the safety of your family and loved ones. Going the extra mile now and in the future will ensure you have done all you can to protect from germs.     VEHICLE OWNER TIPS FOR SANITIZING ALL PROMINENT TOUCH POINTS     Sanitize most-touched spots in the interior of the vehicle Be sure to sanitize the radio, cupholders, glove box and seatbelts- all highly touched surfaces! Don’t forget your dashboard, sun visor ... read more

People have long associated the arrival of spring as the sign to tidy up. While we sort through and scrub our homes, it is easy to forget to direct that same energy towards auto repair. The seasons affect us all, cars included, and a visit to your local mechanic could make or break your springtime jubilee. BREATHE IN, BREATHE OUT If you own a home or an air conditioner, there is a strong chance you have had to deal with an air filter replacement. These filters function by extracting harmful debris and contaminants from our environments, substances that would otherwise reduce air quality and airflow. When it comes to auto repair, three filters actively sift impurities: · Fuel Filters acts as a debris screen in the fuel line, ensuring your fuel is free of contaminants. · Cabin Air Filters prevent harmful particles like smoke, smog, and pollen from entering the passenger cabin. · Lastly, there are Engine Air Filters, which protect your engine cylinders from dirt and d ... read more

There are many accessories that can make owning a car just a bit nicer. One of the most essential is a windshield cover. While windshields are durable, they are not invulnerable. A broken windshield can cause many problems, including loss of life. Protecting your windshield should be as important as ensuring that your car has enough oil. Here are a few advantages that you can experience when you choose to use a windshield cover. CUT DOWN ON REPAIRS Perhaps the biggest advantage that you will experience when you use a windshield cover is that it will cut down on usual repairs that you take your car in to for normally. Most car owners visit an auto repair shop for the following services: ·        Windshield repair ·        Tire change ·        Oil change ·        Rear or front end collisions   While repairing a windshield may not seem like that much ... read more

In order to register and legally and safely drive an automobile, it must be able to pass an annual state-mandated emissions test. This helps ensure your vehicle's exhaust system doesn't release fumes into the atmosphere with a higher concentration of waste chemicals than is considered safe. Plus, if your vehicle's emission system isn't functioning properly, its performance will suffer. It may have problems starting, idling or running properly, gas mileage will decrease, you may hear unusual noises, or your tailpipe will emit clouds of white or black foul-smelling smoke. Plus, dangerous, deadly, carbon monoxide may even seep into your vehicle's cabin. UNDERSTANDING THE EXHAUST AND EMISSION SYSTEM Your vehicle's exhaust system consists of several important interconnected parts. All of them most work properly for the automobile to deliver optimal performance and reduce air pollution. Some key components of the emissions and exhaust systems of an automobile are: Exh ... read more