Okay. You went to your local Kent car wash and while your SUV was under the dryer, the check engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the SUV! You head for the nearest Kent service station, but on the way, the check engine light stops flashing, and… Read more »
Posts By: Central Avenue Automotive
Keeping Up With Your Exhaust Service
Whenever we talk about exhaust service, most people normally think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in 1990. Governmental emissions requirements have forced manufacturers to come up with much more sophisticated ways… Read more »
Wheel Balancing at Central Avenue Automotive
So you love your job, and your family life is great. Congratulations! You have achieved balance. But can you say the same for your wheels? Kent car owners can tell if their tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds on WA freeways. If one of the front tires is out, you feel… Read more »
Getting Your Coolant System Checked
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine with hoses and is… Read more »
Budget For Maintenance in Kent
Sometimes busy Kent residents dream about going back to the “simpler” days of our grandparents. But if you could travel back in time and take a road trip around Auburn in a Model T, you might change your mind. The improved designs and quality of today’s automobiles have significantly reduced the amount of time Kent… Read more »
The Lowdown on Custom Wheels and Tires
It seems like everywhere you go, you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans – it doesn’t matter, car owners are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some local motorists want smaller tires and wheels, some want larger, and some want them enormous. So where do you start if you want new wheels? We suggest… Read more »
It Is Time To Check Your Intervals
Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, they give us guidelines to follow… Read more »
Caring for Your Water Pump
Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat the water pump The water pump’s like the heart of your cooling system, circulating the fluid… Read more »
Getting a Spring and Fall Tuneup
When I was a kid in Kent, my dad always made sure he took the cars in for a Spring and Fall tuneup. I was telling a friend that it’s about time to go in for my checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don’t need seasonal service. My friend is… Read more »
Tracking True In WA: Wheel Alignment In Burton
Wheel alignment is often overlooked by busy Burton and Kent auto owners until serious tire damage has been done. One wheel can be knocked out of alignment by hitting a curb or pothole on a Auburn interstate or surface street. When a vehicle’s out of alignment, one or more of the wheels does not track… Read more »
