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Why does my car squeak when I drive?

Why does my car squeak when I drive?

Why does my car squeak when I drive? Your car may be squeaking while you are driving due to a tensioner or pulley starting to fail. If the bearing inside your serpentine belt tensioner assembly starts to fail, then it will cause a squeaking noise. If it is the bearings inside of your serpentine belt tensioner then it will progressively get louder and eventually, the bearing will fail. This could cause damage to your engine depending on how your serpentine belt is routed. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather   Our specials can be found here - Specials - J & H Automotive, Inc Ready to make an appointment … Appointments - J & H Automotive, Inc Want to know more … About ... read more

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Noise

How can I increase my fuel mileage?

How can I increase my fuel mileage?

How can I increase my fuel mileage? We are all feeling it when we are filling up our vehicles with fuel. We have a few tips to help you get the best fuel mileage from your vehicle. Make sure your tires have the proper amount of air. If they are low on air, then it will cause extra drag. Extra drag means lower fuel economy. Air filter – if your air filter is dirty, it will cause your engine to work harder and that will use more fuel. Fuel filter – some vehicles have fuel filters that are external. If you have not had it changed recently or you cannot remember the last time it was changed then now is a good time to do that. Engine oil – your engine oil is a vital component of your car. If your engine oil is old, then it becomes thin with leftover fuel from the combustion process. This may have an effect on your valve train and cause your engine to use more fuel. Spark plugs – manufacturers have designed spark plugs to last anywhere from 30,000 miles to ... read more

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Fuel Mileage

Why did my power steering and brakes stop working?

Why did my power steering and brakes stop working?

Why did my power steering and brakes stop working? If your brakes and power steering, go out at the same time it is typically due to the hydro booster or your brake booster failing. These components go to your brake hydraulic system and your power steering system. There are hoses that connect them. If any of these components start to leak it can cause a failure over time. The best thing to do is to have them checked when you are getting your regular service. We may be able to catch something before it happens. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather Our specials can be found here - Specials - J & H Automotive, Inc Ready to make an appointment … Appointments - J & H Automotive, Inc Want to know more … ... read more

Why did my car heater stop working?

Why did my car heater stop working?

Why did my car heater stop working? Your heater may have stopped working due to low coolant. The coolant that cools your engine also creates the heat that comes out of your vents. Once the coolant leaves your engine it travels through hoses to your heater core. It then travels through more hoses back to your radiator. Then you water pump brings it back into your engine and the cycle repeats itself.  Your thermostat and a few other components are involved as well. If any one of these components fails or starts to leak, then your coolant will be low. If your coolant is low, then it can cause your heater to not work. This is from not enough coolant going through the system. There are other heating components that fail as well but this is the most common issue we see. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather Our specials can be found here - Specials - J & H Automotive, Inc ... read more

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Heater

Why is does my check engine light come on and then go off?

Why is does my check engine light come on and then go off?

Why is does my check engine light come on and then go off? Your check engine light continuously runs tests and monitors the systems in your vehicle. This is to make sure they are operating properly. If one of those components stops working as it is designed to then it will cause an error. This causes your check engine light will come on. If your check engine light, then goes off it could be that it re-ran the test and the component passed this time. Many times, we see this when a component is starting to fail. We can scan and diagnose your vehicle even when the light is off. This is due to the information being stored in your vehicle’s computer even when the light is off. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather Our specials can be found here - Specials - J & H Automotive, Inc Ready to make an appointment … ... read more

Why does my car have a gas smell

Why does my car have a gas smell

Why does my car smell like gas? Your car could smell like gas from an engine sensor that is going bad. Your engine has many different sensors that help your car’s computer to determine the right mixture of gas for your engine. If they are not working properly, they can add too much fuel to your engine, and this will cause a gas smell. If you smell gas, then you need to have your vehicle checked. What you are smelling is gas vapors and this could lead to a bigger issue. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather Our specials can be found here - Specials - J & H Automotive, Inc Ready to make an appointment … Appointments - J & H Automotive, Inc Want to know more … About Us ... read more

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Fuel

Why did my car engine die while driving?

Why did my car engine die while driving?

Why did my car die while driving? Your car may have died while driving due to your fuel pump failing. When your fuel pump fails then it stops pumping fuel to your engine and this will cause your engine to die. Your fuel pump is a mechanical part and over time it will wear out. We always recommend filling up your tank before you get to ¼ and this will help to extend the life of your fuel pump. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather Our specials can be found here - Specials - J & H Automotive, Inc Ready to make an appointment … Appointments - J & H Automotive, Inc Want to know more … About Us - J & H Automotive, Inc Would you like to join our ... read more

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Repair

Why do my brakes feel spongy?

Why do my brakes feel spongy?

Why do my brakes feel spongy? Your brakes can feel spongy due to a leak in your brake system. If you are low on brake fluid, then your brake pedal will feel spongy.  Your brake pedal will also feel spongy if you have a bad brake master cylinder. This will cause the brake pedal to be very soft. Your brake system will need to be diagnosed to know exactly what is wrong. Happy Adventures, Heather Our specials can be found here - Specials - J & H Automotive, Inc Ready to make an appointment … Appointments - J & H Automotive, Inc Want to know more … About Us - J & H Automotive, Inc Would you like to join our merry band of misfits? ... read more

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Brakes

Why does my diesel truck blow white smoke?

Why does my diesel truck blow white smoke?

Why does my diesel truck blow white smoke? Your pickup could be blowing white smoke for a couple of reasons. One reason is that the engine has moisture in the exhaust.  The other reason is that the cylinder head gasket is leaking. Either one would need to be checked to know what is going on with your engine. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather Our specials can be found here - Specials - J & H Automotive, Inc Ready to make an appointment … Appointments - J & H Automotive, Inc Want to know more … About Us - J & H Automotive, Inc Would you like to join our merry band of misfits? ... read more

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Diesel

Why does my car squeak when turning?

This can depend on a few different things. Is it on a long corner? Parking lot? Driveway? All of these can affect different parts of your steering and suspension system differently. Let’s just say that your car is squeaking while you are pulling into your driveway. This would typically be a slow hard turn.  It could be you have an issue with one of your control arms or bushings. These bushings are made of rubber and over time that rubber will break down and stop working properly. Your vehicle will need to be inspected to find the squeak. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather   Our specials can be found here - Specials - J & H Automotive, Inc Ready to make an appointment … Appointments - J & H Automotive, Inc Want to know more … About Us - J & H ... read more

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