Diesel Head Gasket Repair
Diesel engines can be more prone to head gasket failure than other types of engines. Diesel head gasket repair can also be more complicated that other head gasket repairs due to the complexity of a diesel engine and the extra work involved in the repair. Diesel head gasket repair also often has to be done…
Read MorePower Steering Fluid Leak Repair
The difficulty of the power steering fluid leak repair job you’re facing has a lot to do with the location of the leak. Like any fluid system, sometimes it can seem like fluid can leak from just about anywhere. When it comes to engine oil leaks, that’s just about true. Luckily, power steering fluid leak…
Read MoreStopping a Hydraulic Leak
If you’ve got a hydraulic leak, it probably is more of an annoyance than anything. Most of us don’t have time to deal with small hydraulic leaks. Also, hydraulic leaks can seem relatively harmless. Besides a mess, what harm can they do? The other side of the equation is that repairing a leak could be…
Read MoreSpring Car Maintenance
Spring time means longer days, warmer nights and hopefully more time behind the wheel of your favorite car. During the winter months, the last thing you want to do is head out in the dark after work and spend timing looking over your car with a flashlight and cold fingers. Now that the weather is…
Read MoreWhat Should my AC Pressure Be?
Knowing what the pressures are in the air conditioning system in your car can tell you almost all you need to know about how your system is functioning. AC pressure used to be difficult to measure and require expensive tools but with advances in technology and the help of local auto parts stores, it has…
Read MoreBlown Head Gasket Repair Cost
Blown head gasket repair cost can fluctuate dramatically from vehicle to vehicle. For example, a blown head gasket repair will usually be much more expensive for a diesel engine than it would be in on a similar gas engine. Similarly, an engine like a flat 4, V6 or V8 with 2 cylinder heads will cost…
Read MoreWhat’s the Most Overlooked Vehicle Service?
Most of us don’t think about getting our vehicle service done until there is something already wrong. A squeak or a clunk, or your car not starting is usually what starts the trip to the mechanic and when you arrive you get a laundry list of other vehicle service items that are due. It can…
Read MoreChanging Power Steering Fluid
One of the best places to get your oil changed is one of your local quick lube shops. The prices are often unbelievably low and they can get you in and out in no time at all. If you regularly take your car to a shop like this, or even to a local mechanic, chances…
Read MoreHow Do I Stop Overheating?
This time of year, it’s important to think about how to keep things cool. Checking things like your home air conditioning system and making sure you’ve got a pass to the local pool can be part of keeping your family cool, but what about keeping your car cool? Overheating is one of the biggest causes…
Read MoreFuel Pump Replacement
If you are considering a fuel pump replacement for your vehicle then either it’s already left you stranded, or you’re worried it might leave you stranded soon. Fuel pump replacements are relatively easy jobs, but first, we’d like to talk about how to know if your fuel pump is actually bad. Fuel pumps are relatively…
Read MoreTiming Cover Gasket Leak
Timing cover gasket leaks can be one of the most elusive leaks your vehicle can get. Many leaks leave obvious indications in certain places that make it quick to tell what the problem is. For example, if you’ve got an oil pan gasket leak, it’s obvious because you won’t find any oil above the oil…
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