Climate Control/AC/Heat
If our climate control system is working properly, we never give it a second thought. For some, it’s just “set and forget”. For others, if the air blowing from the vents is the right temperature, it’s all good! But keeping the cabin at the desired temperature requires a complex system of electronic,…
Electrical
The electrical system in your vehicle is like the nervous system in your body...sensors generate impulses that are distributed, then processed, and those processed impulses are sent to some other area to display information, actuate another sensor or mechanical device, or provide power for device operation. Electrical…
Filters
Your vehicle has a variety of filters to keep small particles of dirt from circulating in the operating systems, causing damage and eventually failure of moving parts. Cabin Filter The cabin filter works just like the filter for your air conditioner at home. It filters dust and dirt from the outside…
Fuel and Engine Management
Engine operation management requires the input of a few systems working together. The filtered air of the inductions system, the fuel delivered to each cylinder, and the emissions system all feed information to the ECM (or PCM) and the computer calculates the proper amount…
Hard Starting
There are many systems required for a car to start properly, so regular maintenance is necessary to keep your vehicle starting reliably. First, there are many electrical components needed to start successfully. A well-charged battery…
Oil Changes
An oil change is like a transfusion of new life into your vehicle. Over time, oil can lose some of its chemical properties that are designed to reduce corrosion and increase the lubrication in your engine. In some environments, dust and dirt can also find their…
Powertrain Systems
The powertrain of your vehicle consists of the engine, transmission or transaxle, and rear differential if you have rear-wheel drive. If you have a gas/electric hybrid, an electric motor or two may also…