WarrantyNo Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the gas pump and wondered, "Which side is the fuel filler on?" Here's a tip for you. There is usually a little arrow on the instrument panel near the fuel gauge that points to the side where the fuel fi... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 20, 2026 Not-So-Smooth Operator (Transmission Signs of Trouble)You are heading down a flat, newly paved street when all of a sudden you feel it. Your vehicle jumps a little bit when you're accelerating and changing gears. You know it's not the surface of the road because it's smooth as silk. So what did you just feel? That kind of jumpingor grinding or s... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 19, 2026 Steer Clear of Power Steering Problems (Power Steering Maintenance)We usually take our vehicle's easy steering for granted until something goes wrong. Power steering is what makes it almost effortless to turn the steering wheel, aiming your vehicle in the direction you want to go. Without the assistance of power from the engine, steering would be a laborious pr... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 18, 2026 Wasteful ThinkingWith the weather getting colder, you might be tempted to start your vehicle up, let it idle for 15 or 20 minutes and then get in the nice, cozy cabin. Some vehicles offer remote starting that let you do that from the comfort of your home or apartment. But is letting your vehicle idle like that ... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 17, 2026 Do I Need Brake Service? (Brake Service)Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicles brake pedal every day. And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your momentum. When it comes to safety systems, your brakes are at the top of the list, and thats why its so important to keep them in top condit... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 16, 2026 Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicles going to stop. If your brakes arent working right, its a risk to your safety and the safety of others on the road. After all, youre driving a machine that weighs thousands of pounds, and you have to be able to stop... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 15, 2026 Putting a Stop to Brake Problems (Brake Service)It's safe to say that most drivers take their brakes for granted. You press on the brake pedal and the vehicle slows down or stops. It's easy to see why it is so important for your vehicle's brakes to be working correctly. Brakes are an important safety feature of any vehicle.When it comes to... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 14, 2026 Keeping Your Cool (Coolant System)No matter what the weather is like outside, your internal combustion engine expects to keep its cool all the time, even when it's really cold. That's because engines create the power that moves you to your destination by a series of tiny explosions of a fuel and air mixture. In turn, that genera... Read More Posted in Warranty on July 13, 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 |
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