For most of us living in the Auburn area, it is hard to remember life without power steering – cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering fluid that provides… Read more »
Posts By: Central Avenue Automotive
Why A Trip Inspection Is A Good Idea
At Central Avenue Automotive we get a lot of Kent motorists asking about car trip preparation. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas outside of Kent so it’s important to know that the car is up to the task and won’t leave you stranded. Smart… Read more »
Make Your Battery Last
Today’s report from Central Avenue Automotive is on car batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn’t. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent… Read more »
How to Handle High Mileage Vehicles
Nowadays, everyone in Kent, WA is paying more at the gas pump. For some families in the greater Auburn area who commute or drive a lot, that can add up to several hundred dollars every month. That’s got to come out of the budget somewhere. Throughout North America, people are putting off buying a new… Read more »
What to Do After Buying a Used Vehicle
When you purchase a used vehicle in Kent or other nearby cities, it can be tough to know what you’re getting. Regardless of area, people sell their cars for a lot of different reasons. If you’ve ever sold a car before, think of your reasons. Did you just want something new, or were there problems… Read more »
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Kent
Every Kent car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter’s dirty. Here’s what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your SUV owner’s manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. Second, a visual inspection by… Read more »
Cooling System Components
Today we want to talk about a key system in our cars – the cooling system. It’s one of those things that Kent drivers don’t give much thought to until it fails and then they’re stranded by the side of a road in Kent. Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system –… Read more »
Air Filters and Keeping Your Air Clean
Let’s talk about air quality in Kent. It’s a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, we began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. But what about the air inside your vehicle? Cabin air filters are now coming standard on most new SUVs and other cars. These… Read more »
Wiper Blades In WA
If you’re gonna drive around the Auburn area, you’ve got to be able to see! So having a good pair of windshield wipers is extremely important. We’ve all experienced the frustration and fear of not being able to see clearly during a storm, or when our windshield is just dirty. It seems like your wiper… Read more »
Car Maintenance Tips to Save Gas
If there’s one constant that Kent drivers are always painfully aware of, it’s the rising price of gas. For some, the obvious answer for saving some gas money is to buy a more fuel-efficient vehicle. For the rest of us, we can’t just go out and buy a new hybrid, so we need to improve… Read more »
