You may be wondering why your Check Engine Light is on. Here are 5 reasons your Check Engine Light may come on. Your gas cap may be loose, damaged or missing Your gas cap seals the fuel system and helps maintain pressure within the fuel tank. It also prevents gasoline fumes (hydrocarbons) from being released […]
Month: July 2018
Did you know that on today’s vehicles a tune-up cures only 1 in 20 drivability problems? With the complex computers, ignition and emissions systems on today’s vehicles a tune-up isn’t what it used to be. There are dozens of electronic sensors which all must work correctly for your vehicle to run at maximum efficiency. Your […]
Did you know that most people use regular, 87 octane fuel, simply because it costs less at the pump? It’s also true that many owners manuals in today’s cars tell you to use 87 octane fuel. However, when it comes to the fuel you use, you really do get what you pay for. When you […]
The Required Official Inspection Procedure, as approved by the Virginia State Police Superintendent, is as follows: REQUIRED OFFICIAL INSPECTION PROCEDURE Each inspection consists of the following items for further details consult the Official Annual Motor Vehicle Inspection Manual: 1. REMOVE OLD INSPECTION STICKER. 2. DRIVE VEHICLE INTO INSPECTION LANE. 3. INSPECT BRAKES FOR: Worn, damaged […]
Did you know that the quality of gasoline you use determines the life of your fuel injectors? Fuel injectors include a precision-ground needle valve. Fuel spraying from the fuel injector must pass through a very small opening in the discharge nozzle. This is necessary to create a cone-shaped spray pattern that breaks the fuel up […]
Automotive air conditioning systems were first introduced in 1940. Today’s automotive air conditioning system doesn’t only cool the interior of the vehicle, but it also cleans and dehumidifies the air allowing better air quality in the vehicle’s cabin or seating area. There are three basic components to any automotive air conditioning system: Compressor – The […]
Did you know that DOT 3 and DOT 4 brake fluids are glycol based and absorb moisture over time? Moisture contamination causes the fluid boiling point to drop which could lead to fluid boil and brake fade during hard use. Moisture contamination also contributes to internal corrosion in the calipers, wheel cylinders, and steel brake […]
Did you know that the Antilock Braking System (ABS) warning light means the ABS system has been deactivated because of a self-diagnosed fault. Even though this is the case normal braking “should” still remain. The vehicle should be safe to drive under normal conditions provided the driver does not have to call on the ABS […]
Did you know that the number 1 reason for vehicles being towed comes from broken belts and busted coolant hoses? That’s why most hose manufacturers recommend replacing hoses every 4 years regardless of mileage. Belts should be replaced every 5 years or 50,000 miles. The incidence of failure rises sharply after the fourth year of […]