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Most internal combustion engines manufactured today use a timing belt (a cogged belt) or timing chain to control the timing of engine valves opening and closing. This synchronization of the valves is essential for your engine to run smoothly. Timing chains are less...
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Does your car make a whining or groaning noise when you are turning? If so, you could be getting a warning sign that your power steering system is getting old and may need repair. The first step is to check the power steering fluid to make sure it is full. The...
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Today’s vehicles require a much different tune-up schedule than cars of yesteryear. Used to be that you were changing spark plugs, spark plug wires, fuel filter, cap, coil, and rotor every 2 years or 30,000 miles. On newer vehicles the service interval has increased...
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How often should automatic transmission fluid be changed? Manufacturers typically recommend intervals ranging from every 30,000 miles to every 100,000 miles. At a minimum you should change the fluid per the manufacturer recommendations, which for most vehicles is...
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On Saturday, December 18th the Pennington family of Reno received their refurbished Chrysler Town and Country Van from the NAPA Autocare Center Van Giveaway. The Autocare group received over 100 submissions from needy families is the area. It was a difficult choice...
