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Everyone that’s owned a car knows the woeful feeling of looking at your dashboard and seeing your check engine light turn on. It’s likely that the possibilities of what the issue could be are racing through your head. The problem could be as small as an oil issue, or something more severe like an engine malfunction. Regardless of the reason, it is imperative that you take your vehicle in to a trusted auto repair shop to get it diagnosed. Ignoring it could result in a much more larger and expensive problem down the road.  ORIGINS OF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT Prior to being labeled as the check engine light, this dashboard alert used to be known as the malfunction indicator lamp. Defined as a signal from the vehicle’s engine computer that something is not right. Typically, the light will be red, yellow, or orange dependent on the manufacturer. A flashing light signifies that a significant issue is arising and that the vehicle shouldn’t be driven too much longer ... read more

Drive axles are axles on engine powered vehicles that transfer energy from the engine and torque from the transmission on to the front, rear or all the wheels. Drive axles respond to the input they receive from the steering wheel to determine how power will be distributed to the wheels. Drive axels run from the differential into the wheels and are an essential for any automobile to be able it to move. Several other systems interface and interconnect with drive axles to power them and control their movement A COMPLEX PIECE OF EQUIPMENT Too many, drive axles seem like a simple, solid object. In actuality, it's a complex piece of equipment that's made up of two half axles connected to the differential and universal joints. Drive axles have several important parts. Those parts include: Axle Constant Velocity (CV) Joints Drive Shaft Differential Universal Joint  Axle Housing WHAT THESE DRIVE AXLE PARTS DO 1. Axle The axle bears the weight of the veh ... read more

Fuel Efficiency refers to the amount of time and distance a vehicle can travel without the need to refuel. This idea is also referred to as miles per gallon, meaning how many miles a driver can travel per gallon in their vehicle. A vehicle's fuel efficiency is one of the most important factors to take into consideration when purchasing a vehicle. This is because this factor determines how much of an investment your vehicle can turn out to be. Regardless of your vehicle type, there are always ways to maximize your vehicle's fuel efficiency. With that being said, there are also can be repercussions if your vehicle’s fueling system is not properly managed. In addition to saving money, fuel efficiency’s relevancy is as high as ever due to the need to keep a minimal carbon footprint.   WHAT CAUSES BAD FUEL EFFICIENCY? Bad fuel efficiency or gas mileage refers to when a vehicle is not running as efficiently as its capability permits. This means a driver may be los ... read more

Hearing your car make a grinding sound when you start, turn or stop can be very disconcerting. When you hear your car grinding it means something is wrong with one or more of its parts. This can make driving your car unsafe, because you never know when the car part that is making the grinding sound will break or otherwise fail. If you hear a grinding noise coming from your car, your first step should be to determine what is causing it. You can either take it to an auto repair shop to have a thorough diagnostic workup done or, if you are mechanically inclined, you can try to figure it out yourself.
THE RIGHT TOOLS, TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY In order to safely and accurately determine why your car is making a grinding sound when you start, turn or stop, you need the right tools, training and technology. At our auto repair shop, we have a wide range of top of the line tools designed to fit and fix every part or system in your car. We also have well-trained, highly skilled, experienced
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The standard time frame to get an oil change is between 3,000 – 5,000 miles. We all know that oil changes are a necessity, but the average automobile owner doesn’t understand why it’s important. A majority of people, however, know that the engine is the most significant component of a vehicle. Without oil, the engine would not be able to run. Furthermore, oil controls the engine’s temperature so that it does not get too hot. Oil also prevents the clumping of carbon deposits forming in the engine.  REGULAR OIL CHANGES How often you should change your oil and the kind of oil you need are questions that are constantly debated in the automotive industry. However, the more necessary topic to discuss is how many miles are you putting on your vehicle during the given timeframe. Attempting to dictate when you should get an oil change based off a time period can be inefficient due to all of the factors that come into play. Things such as make/model of your veh ... read more