As Winter approaches, Battery condition & connections will become critical to your getting going. Side post batteries if left loose can get hot and damage both the battery and the cable connections. No matter how new your battery is, It will not be able to start your vehicle through loose connections and corrosion.

MAF (Mas Air Flow) Sensor This customer lives in a rural area, they drive a considerable amount of gravel roads & farm fields. A visual inspection was completed of the common causes of the truck running rich. The MAF was cleaned & returned to service. Codes were cleared, Engine air filter replaced & throttle body […]

Even a brand new tire with no leaks will change pressure with Temperature change. A rough calculation is 2 psi for every 10 Deg C change (up or down). Under inflations will result in –Reduced Fuel Economy –Increased tire swear –Increased heat in tire side walls from flexing that can cause blow out. Over Inflation […]

Rust coming out of a U-Joint is a sure sign that the grease in the joint has been replaced by moisture & the joint has failed Universal joints may become noisy, they can bind and cause vibrations when turning or at specific speeds when moving. They may also cause intermittent problems. Your technician may ask […]

When the measuring gauge falls below the upper edge of the ribs, it is time to replace your Accessory Drive Belt. There is an increased chance that the belt will slip & wear on the pullies. Belt produced in the past 6-10 years are made of an improved compound that will rarely show signs of […]

EOC (Engine Oil Cooler) is located in the center of the engine under the engine cover and intake manifold This photo is looking straight down at the top of the engine after the engine cover hasbeen removed. Once the cooler begins to leak, it will pool oil in the center gallery of the engineblock between […]

Safety First

You can ignore every warning light on the dash. But you notice when the A/C quits There are many reasons your A/C can stop working Proper Diagnosis takes a little time but let’s get you back on the road in comfort The only preventive maintenance you can do for you A/C system is to replace […]

Never open a pressure cap after the vehicle has been running Never open a pressure cap after the vehicle has been running -Check coolant level in the morning before the vehicle is started. -Anywhere between the MIN & MAX is fine Coolant is not supposed to look like this If your coolant appears contaminated, Please […]

Check your oil last Did you know? Some manufacturers publish engine oil consumption of 1L in 1,000 Km as acceptable for vehicles under warranty. Most vehicles from the mid 2000’s & newer have “Maintenance Minder Systems” that are supposed to remind you when it is time for an oil change or other service. Very few […]