Car Repair Blog
General Auto Repair Questions
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Rick Anderson: Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 10:03 AM
Most car care experts advise having anautomatic transmission’s fluid and filter changed every two years or 24,000 miles, to keep it in good working order. This is especially important if the vehicle is more than five years old. Many vehicles newer than five years old may need scheduled service less often and some new vehicles have transmissions that need no scheduled service for the life of the car.
By-the-book service, however, may not be adequate if your vehicle is driven hard, tows a trailer, goes off-road or carries a camper. |
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Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:57 AM
The term “tune-up” actually applies only to older cars without electronic ignition (before 1981). On these vehicles a tune-up would generally be required every 15,000 – 20,000 miles and consisted of replacing the spark plugs, ignition contact points, rotor and distributor cap and adjusting the ignition timing as well as the carburetor.
On modern vehicles equipped with electronic ignition, fuel injection and computer controls, the term “engine performance maintenance” is a more accurate term. A “tune-up” for these newer vehicles is an orderly process of inspection, computer diagnosis, testing and adjustment to maintain peak engine performance, maximum operating efficiency and low exhaust emissions. |
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Michelle Anderson: Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:54 AM
If you are driving at normal highway speed and the vehicle starts to overheat, turn off the air conditioner, turn on the heater and immediately pull over to the shoulder. Odds are if the vehicle starts to overheat at highway speed, there is a problem in the cooling system such as low coolant, a clogged radiator or a broken drive belt or burst hose. Once at the shoulder, shut off the engine, open the hood and let the engine cool down – 20 minutes minimum. Once any overboiling stops and the engine has cooled, look for obvious signs of trouble. |
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Rick Anderson: Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:51 AM
If your air conditioning system is blowing hot air instead of cool, the refrigerant gas may have leaked out, you may have a clogged condenser, or the air conditioner's blend door may be stuck. Whatever the cause of the problem, the air conditioning system needs immediate service. Turn the system off. You can cool the vehicle interior by putting the ventilation control in the ""vent"" position and/or opening the windows. For air conditioning diagnostic and repair call our office at (775) 200-4669. |
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Steve Easley: Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:47 AM
It is impossible to determine the condition of the coolant in the radiator just by looking at it. Coolant, a mixture of ethylene glycol and water, breaks down with age, picks up contaminants that cause sludge, and becomes acidic. When this happens, it can cause corrosion within the radiator and cooling passages of the engine. To determine its condition, coolant must be checked with coolant test strips that measure PH balance. Coolant is an environmentally hazardous substance. It pollutes the water table and is poisonous to people and animals and therefore must be disposed of as a hazardous waste. |
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Frank Phillips: Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:44 AM
For vehicles that are parked inside, car care experts recommend that the wiper blades be replaced at least once a year or when the wiper blades start streaking – which ever comes first. On vehicles kept outside or in areas where the wipers receive excessive use, changing the blades two or even three times a year is recommended for clear vision.
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Michelle Anderson: Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 9:42 AM
The correct tire pressure for a vehicle is determined by the size and weight of the vehicle, the type of tires it uses, load hauled, and the type of driving the vehicle is intended for. The vehicle manufacturer places a tire inflation placard in each vehicle that gives the proper tire inflation pressures for that vehicle. This placard is located on the inside of the glove box door, inside the fuel-filler door, or on the driver’s side doorpost (depending upon manufacturer). Most manufacturers also list tire inflation levels in the owner’s manual. |
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Michelle Anderson: Posted on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 8:49 AM
It's always better to fix something before it breaks, the same applies to your car. That's why regular maintenance is so important on today's vehicles. Below are some helpful hints and articles that we think will help you maintain your vehicle for years to come.
- Change your oil at regular service intervals.
- Replace your wiper blades twice a year for streak-free visibility.
- Screeching or grinding sounds from your brakes can mean trouble. Make an appointment with us to get a brake inspection.
- A loud muffler may not just be annoying, it can be dangerous because harmful exhaust fumes may be leaking into the passenger compartment.
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Michelle Anderson: Posted on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 11:37 PM
First, we'd like to tell you a little bit about Nevada mobile Automotive Service... Nevada Mobile Automotive Service is a local, family owned, auto repair business; committed to providing our customers with the best auto repair and service in the industry. It is our goal to provide every customer with convenient, hassle free service that they would love to recommend to a friend. What type of experience does your company have? At Nevada Mobile Automotive Service our owners and mechanics have a combined 30 years experience in the automotive field. |
Brake Repair and Service, General Auto Repair Questions, Vehicle Inspection Services, Vehicle Maintenance, Tune-Ups, Engine Repair & Service Questions, Cooling System, Auto Diagnostic and Repair, Steering and Suspension, Cylinder Head, Fleet Maintenance and Repair
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Richard Anderson: Posted on Friday, August 26, 2011 12:19 AM
Injectors include a precision-ground needle valve and are controlled by an electro-magnetic solenoid that is turned on and off by an electric control unit. Fuel is injected only during the "on" time and is metered by the size of the opening, duration of "on" time, and fuel pressure. Injector Service Try cleaning them first.If this is not successful, they must be replaced. Because of their construction, fuel injectors tend to "gum up" after 15,000 to 30,000 miles of driving. |
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