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Cold Facts about Heaters
Brrrr. It's cold outside. And if your vehicle's heater isn't working, then it's cold inside too. No fun – and potentially dangerous: heat is needed to defrost your windshield.&...
Published on: Feb 15, 2026
Tips on TPS (The Throttle Position Sensor)
When you step on the accelerator, you expect your vehicle to speed up, not slow down. But, what if it doesn’t? That can be a big problem.
The answer may be a problem with the sensor...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026
Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible. It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Jan 11, 2026
Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Apr 20, 2025
The 20.9 Percent Factor (Oxygen Sensor)
Do you know what gas makes up 20.9% of the air we breathe? It's oxygen. Oxygen is an important part of the combustion process that enables your engine to make power. The amount of ox...
Published on: Feb 23, 2025
Steamed Up (Vapor Coming Out of Vents)
Sometimes you may notice a little steam or vapor coming out of your vehicle's vents when running the air conditioning or heater. Is this something about which you need to worry?
The answer is i...
Published on: Oct 13, 2024
The Foggiest Idea (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)
In cold weather, you may notice your windows fogging up. Then you can't see where you're going, and suddenly you and those around you are in danger. So, what causes your windows to fog up in cold weat...
Published on: Jun 16, 2024
Auto Repair Ethics in Parkville
We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else. In the automotive worl...
Published on: May 20, 2024