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As the hot summer months continue, it is important to keep your car’s air conditioner functioning optimally. Perform these preventative maintenance tips every two weeks throughout the summer to keep from having to have your car’s AC serviced. Do a simple test of the air conditioner to be sure it is working properly. Turn on …
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Living in Phoenix, you might not think much about the heater in your car. But if you are taking a trip to Flagstaff, Prescott, or any other cool weather place in Arizona, you’ll want to make sure your heater is working before you need it.
The coolant temperature sensor is responsible for monitoring the temperature of the coolant in your car engine. Monitoring of the engine coolant is necessary as the engine’s fuel requirements are higher when it is cold, and lower when the engine is warm. Upon measuring the coolant temperature, the sensor passes on a signal to the …
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The car battery is responsible for generating the initial electrical charge to power up the ignition. However, to keep the car running, a lot of power is required. The battery cannot sustain the required supply of power over extended periods of time. This is where the alternator plays a pivotal role. The job of the …
You know that properly maintained tires are vital to the safe operation of your vehicle, but we bet you didn’t know the following 11 tire facts. Early tires were white. Manufacturers added zinc oxide to the rubber for strength which had the side effect of turning them white. In the early 1900s, tire color changed …
Your vehicle is made of many components that work together to keep it running smoothly. One such component is the fuel pump. Most people are aware of the existence of the fuel pump, but they don’t give it much thought. However, as the fuel pump plays an important part in ensuring your vehicle operates efficiently, …
If there is one thing every driver should learn to do, it’s how to change a flat tire. Today, with technology like cell phones, getting help in an emergency is a lot easier than it used to be, but knowing how to help yourself is still important. There is always a possibility that your phone …
Most people are guilty of putting off auto repair at one point or another. For some issues, this may be okay for a short time. For others, you never want to delay repair. One such item of repair that you never want to delay would be a leaking radiator. Your radiator is a key component …
When it comes to vehicle maintenance, your water pump may be out of sight, but don’t let it be out of mind. The water pump is an important part of your vehicle’s cooling system. When your vehicle is running, your drive belt helps to operate the water pump allowing it to continuously pump water and …
There are many drivers that are in the habit of ignoring their dashboard warning lights when they appear. For the safety and longevity of your vehicle, this is never a good idea. The brakes are your vehicle’s most important safety feature. When the brake warning light appears, you need to have your vehicle inspected as …
