July 2026Timing BeltEver heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 12, 2026 Detective Cayenne On Automotive Work in SeattleA dog's nose can find anything; I mean, look at my schnoz. I could find anything with this.....lol. Hi Cayenne here and today we are going to do some detective work for automotive diagnosing. So let's get barkin and get out our magnifying glass to do some sleuthing.There's a reason we use t... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 12, 2026 Making Sense of the O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor Replacement)As you know, todays vehicles rely on a lot of computers in them to keep them running clean and efficiently. Those computers depend on information delivered by several sensors throughout the engine and exhaust system. And one of the most important is the oxygen sensor. Known as the O2 sensor f... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 11, 2026 A Head Start on Starting (Battery Testing)If your vehicle isn't starting or doesn't sound like it used to when you crank it, the culprit may be the battery. You may have left a light on, or something plugged into one of charging ports. Maybe you accidentally left your vehicle in the "on" or "accessory" position when you last got out. M... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 10, 2026 The Daily Grind (Grinding Noise)If your vehicle makes a grinding sound when you turn the steering wheel, it's speaking to you. No, really, it is. So listen to what it's saying and you could avoid a much more costly repair down the road. A grinding sound coming from the front of your vehicle when you are turning can offer som... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 09, 2026 Brandy's Trip Inspection at West Seattle Auto Works in SeattleHi, it's Brandy, and you know Seattle area drivers and their dogs love their vehicles. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road it's great! But there's nothing like vehicle trouble to bring the fun to a gri... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 08, 2026 Stop! And See Us (Brake Pad Replacement)If youve ever driven a bicycle with hand brakes, youll probably understand how the brake pads on your vehicle work. Bicycle brakes use a system that squeezes the bike wheels rim with a pair of cushioned pads activated by your hand squeezing the hand brakes on your handlebars. The friction of tho... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 07, 2026 Save Your Tires and Fuel: Why TPMS Is More Than a Warning LightcYou know that little light on your dashboard that looks like a tire? Dont ignore it. Its a lot more than a warning light. Its trying to tell you something that can protect your tires, improve your fuel economy and keep your vehicle traveling safely down the road. Its called TPMS.The abbreviati... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 06, 2026 |
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