Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

First off please do not start your vehicle. Do not turn on the key. Do not start the engine. This is very important. When you turn on your key it will turn on the fuel pump. This will cause the contaminated fuel to go into your fuel system. This will cause damage and extensive repairs. When the key stays off, we can clean out the fuel tank and change the fuel filter. Your vehicle will need to be towed and the proper repairs completed. 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

When should I change my fuel filter? Your fuel filter filters out impurities in your fuel system. Over time dirt, debris and water can enter your tank. Water, dirt, and debris are hard on your fuel system.  They can shorten the life of your fuel system components and cause them to fail. To keep your fuel system working properly and to make sure you get all of the life out of your components we recommend the replacement of your fuel filter every 15,000 miles. 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

With all the rain lately, it has brought many animals closer and some into our garages. They are looking for a warm place and your engine is just what they are looking for. The wiring that connects your electrical components is coated to protect the wire from damage. The coating that is applied to the wiring is attractive to them and they think it is tasty too. Unfortunately, when they start chewing on the coating many times, they will damage the wire under the coating. This will cause electrical issues and run ability issues for your vehicle. The wiring will need to be repaired to fix the electrical issues. To help keep them away, I would try a couple of dryer sheets. They do not like the smell and it should help to keep them away from your wiring. 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 &hell ... read more

Your brakes may be getting hot due to a disc brake caliper dragging or sticking. When your disc brake caliper starts to drag or stick then it will cause your brakes to be applied all the time. The disc brake caliper has an internal piston. This will cause your brakes to get hot. Over time it will cause your brake pads to wear prematurely and uneven wear. You may notice that your fuel mileage has gone down as well. It will also cause your fuel mileage to go down. It will also cause damage to other components if it is not repaired. 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

DEF is urea that helps clean the exhaust before it's released from your vehicle. DEF stands for diesel exhaust fluid just in case you were wondering. If your vehicle has a DEF system on it, then it's required for the engine to run correctly. If your DEF system fails, then it will put your pickup into limp mode. This is when you will have a lack of power and eventually, your pickup will stop running.   Depending on the manufacturer of your vehicle will depend on the type of DEF fluid that you need. 2012 was the last year that it wasn't federally mandated that you had to have a DEF system on your diesel vehicle. Ford and Chevy both went to the DEF systems before it was mandated, and Dodge switched in 2013. If you have questions give us a call at 541-791-2886 and we would be happy to help. Give us a call and let us take care of you.   Happy Adventures, Heather   Our specials can be found here - Specials - J ... read more

When your vehicle has a leak, it needs to be checked. Any type of fluid leak on your vehicle should be examined to prevent a breakdown or damage to the components of your vehicle. An oil leak from your engine could be damaging if not taken care of. Oil lubricates the internal components of your engine making sure everything is working properly. When your engine is low on oil it can cause friction and heat. Give us a call or request an appointment online 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