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Regular service is important for keeping your car running well. You need to take your car in for routine services, like oil changes and tire rotations. You also need to visit the service center if your car is showing any signs of damage, such as making strange noises. In a way, this is just like seeing your doctor. Oil changes re preventative care, like vaccines. Repair appointments are like sick visits. This blog is dedicated to auto services, otherwise known as car doctors. We think the work they do is awesome, and we want you, our readers, to learn more about this work.

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3 Things That Happen To Your Engine When It Overheats

Posted on June 20, 2022

Your car's cooling system is one of its most critical components. Your engine needs to operate within a specific temperature range, but it will rapidly overheat without adequate cooling. Seemingly minor problems such as small leaks or faulty thermostats can cause your engine temperatures to skyrocket, leading to much more severe failures. But what happens when your engine overheats? How quickly does damage occur, and what can you do to fix it? [Read More]

Does Your Car Have Trouble Starting? Here Are Possible Reasons Why

Posted on May 23, 2022

Car ownership can be exciting, but it comes with its fair share of problems. An issue you're likely to face as a car owner is the engine refusing to start. This is one of the most dreadful vehicle problems. There are plenty of reasons why a car may fail to start. Read on to learn a few of them.  The Spark Plug Could Be Problematic The spark plug is responsible for igniting the air-fuel mixture transmitted into the engine cylinder. [Read More]

What's The Difference Between Battery Testing And Load Testing?

Posted on April 25, 2022

If you're concerned about your car's battery, you've probably come across the terms "battery testing" and "load testing." Testing your battery is critical to avoid the frustration, cost, and embarrassment of having your battery suddenly fail. Battery testing is also essential to rule out other problems with your charging system, such as faulty alternators or grounding problems. However, not all battery testing methods are the same, and it's critical to understand the differences so that you can reliably determine if your battery is still good enough to start your car. [Read More]

Is Your Vehicle's MAP Sensor Failing?

Posted on March 22, 2022

The purpose of a vehicle's manifold absolute pressure (MAP) sensor is to provide the engine control module (ECM) with manifold pressure. The ECM then uses that info to control the air to fuel ratio so that your engine has the perfect amount of combustion. Unfortunately, the MAP sensor is a part that can malfunction. If too much air comes in, then the ECM will provide more fuel to the engine, which causes that air to fuel ratio to not be optimized. [Read More]