Let’s Talk Maintenance!
People generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance: their teeth, clothes, yards and so on, but often people don’t apply the idea of maintenance to their vehicles. If you never brush your teeth or go to the Read more…
Let’s Talk Fuel Pumps!
Help your fuel pump last longer. One pump killer is contamination in the fuel tank. Sometimes this comes from the fuel itself. Buying fuel at a reputable gas/fuel station will help make sure you are putting clean fuel into the tank. Read more…
Let’s Talk Wheel Alignments
It’s no surprise that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are pointed in the same direction. That’s called wheel alignment. If your wheels are out of alignment you may notice that your vehicle pulls to one side or Read more…
Let’s Talk Oxygen Sensors!
Many people hear the term “Oxygen Sensor” and figure it must have something to do with sensing oxygen, but don’t really know much beyond that. Let’s break it down: your vehicle has an oxygen sensor in the exhaust manifold that Read more…
Let’s Talk Coolant Replacement
Your cooling system’s job is to keep your vehicle engine cool while driving around. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it’s cooled by air Read more…
Let’s Talk Fuel Filters!
Today’s Jack’s Auto Service auto care post focuses on your fuel filter. When your fuel isn’t clean, your fuel injectors can start to become clogged up and your vehicle engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the Read more…
Let’s Talk Air Filters!
The engine air filter is the filter that cleans the air before it’s burned in your engine. Many people wonder how often they should change their engine air filter. The simple answer is ‘when it’s dirty’. That’s a function of how Read more…
Let’s Talk Timing Belts
Let’s address a very important maintenance item for everyone – timing belt replacement. It’s important because letting this one slide can lead to very expensive engine damage. Your timing belt choreographs the timing of your combustion process. Your pistons travel up and down in Read more…
Let’s Talk Alternators!
You’ve probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on your dash when you start your engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything’s OK. One of the warning lights looks like a car battery. Read more…
Let’s Talk Tires
Let’s look at selecting new tires in light of three factors: Function, Fit, and Value. Function: This gets at what your needs are for new tires: weather conditions, terrain, temperatures, etc. Most vehicles sold today come with all-season tires. They Read more…