Drive Train: What You Should Know

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One automotive service issue that doesn’t get much attention is driveline service for the drive train. Drivelines don’t get talked about very much around Kent, but they’re very important. First let’s define what the driveline is. Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and transmission. The driveline starts there… Read more »

Severe Service Maintenance

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A lot of our readers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners’ manual. It can be confusing. Let’s clear the air on this subject. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of automotive products and fluids. She’s been in the automotive business… Read more »

The Maintenance-Free Myth

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There’s a segment of the population that’s not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Mistaken perceptions have crept into the WA area over time. Many motorists think the root lies in the fact that modern cars are so reliable. Reliability has improved dramatically in recent years. Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever… Read more »

Information About Vehicle Recall

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No matter how well they’re made, cars are bound to have problems with their design or manufacturing. When the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a vehicle recall notice to vehicle owners and to fix the car free of charge. The manufacturer then tries to contact everyone who… Read more »

All About Fuel Injectors

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The last new car sold with a carburetor in North America rolled out of the dealership in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much gas to… Read more »

When to Get PCV Valve Replacement

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Your engine is powered by the energy created by exploded fuel, but some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, which is called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs out. These gases are about 70% unburned fuel. If the gases were allowed to stay… Read more »

Keeping Your Air Conditioning Cool

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Hey Kent, WA! Do you hear loud noises under the hood when you turn on your air conditioner? Do you only get sporadic cool air? If so, it’s time to get your air conditioner checked. It’s easy to take your car’s heating and cooling system for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes refreshing,… Read more »

Power Steering Service

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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 »