We’ve seen the whole gamut of issues from people who try to service their vehicle themselves. A common one is people who try to install their own batteries. When they install the battery, they hook up the cables incorrectly and blow fuses in the car. Another common occurrence with people who install their own batteries… Read more »
Posts By: Central Avenue Automotive
Fuel Filter Replacement
Hello Kent auto owners! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your SUV feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter’s job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before… Read more »
Were You Told to Replace Your Water Pump with Your Timing Belt?
We’re asked a lot of questions here in the shop, and one we hear over and over again is whether or not you should change your water pump when you’re replacing your timing belt. This is a specific question, so naturally it has a specific answer. Unfortunately, that specific answer involves a whole lot of… Read more »
Deep Clean Your Fuel System At Central Avenue Automotive
Having trouble with your fuel system? Bring your SUV into Central Avenue Automotive for a check up. 1514 Central Ave S Ste A Kent, WA 98032 253.854.6762 In today’s Central Avenue Automotive auto post, we’re talking about fuel system cleaning. The first thing to know is how important it is to have a clean fuel… Read more »
Do Dealerships Have Your Best Interests at Heart?
When you buy a new car, whose interest does the car company have in mind when they’re making recommendations? They’re trying to sell you a car, of course, so hopefully you’ve done your research and gone in prepared. But what about when they give recommendations about how to care for the car and when to… Read more »
Keep Your Cool In Kent
/>Your browser does not support video Kent drivers rely on their car’s coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your SUV engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it’s cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the coolant/water… Read more »
Fix It Yourself Or Have A Friend Do It?
Before you or a friend take a crack at fixing your car, read this first! This article is a paraphrased transcription of an interview with Blake Walker. It remains in conversational language for easy reading. Photo Credit: ** RCB ** via Compfight cc Interviewer: Blake, it sounds like there can be major consequences to attempting… Read more »
Ethics of Automotive Repair in Kent
We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair. It seems like news outlets really like hit-and-run reporting; they hit everyone from groceries stores to retail to physicians. And the Kent automotive service and repair industry hasn’t been given a pass either. Unfortunately, every profession in Kent has some bad actors that hurt… Read more »
Regular Fluid Service is Important
Here at Central Ave Auto, one of the most neglected services we see is fluid service and other regularly scheduled maintenance. This is due to a combination of factors, ranging from simple procrastination to receiving misinformation about how often your car should be serviced. Over the last 15-20 years as cars have gotten better, manufacturers… Read more »
What Is A Differential And Do You Have One?
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Kent, WA, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most folks in Kent, WA don’t even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don’t need to be serviced for years, so it’s understandable that it’s not something on the… Read more »
