What is a Walnut Blasting service, and why is it important? Do not literally put walnuts in your intake, but keep reading to learn more about this service recommended for BMW and MINI owners every 30,000 miles. It is especially recommended to do this before you tune or modify your vehicle. All direct injection BMW… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Diagnostics
The Magic Box
We often receive calls from customers looking for an estimate. They are concerned about a fee to test why their vehicle’s check engine light came on, especially when the car is running fine. Their neighbor or Dad or Grandpa came over and offered advice and a diagnosis of what he thought it might be. Back… Read more »
What Is OBD and What Does It Do?
OBD stands for “On Board Diagnostics,” and if your vehicle was built after 1996, then your car, SUV, or light truck has this system. It’s your car’s built-in computer, and its purpose is to monitor the major components of your vehicle’s engine, including emission controls. When there is a malfunction to the system, your dashboard… Read more »
A Blinking Engine Light Means NOW
WHY IS IT BAD TO DRIVE MY CAR WHEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS BLINKING? If you are like most drivers, you may have experienced the frightening moment when you’re confronted with a blinking engine light. Many people realize that “blinking” means “emergency” and get their cars into the shop right away. Others may take awhile to get… Read more »
The Central Avenue Automotive Guide To Vehicle Diagnosis
Modern Kent vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions – and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute – things that used to be controlled by simple mechanical connections now… Read more »
Are You a Car Repair Detective?
One might say the most challenging part of being an automotive service technician at Central Avenue Automotive in Kent is diagnosing a car repair problem before it can be fixed. Cars are made up of a bunch of complex systems. There can typically be a number of reasons for any given symptom, so it’s challenging to… Read more »
What is That? Check Engine Light Service At Central Avenue Automotive
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 »
