Posted on 10/12/2020
Many cars are now equipped with a sensor in the coolant overflow tank to monitor the cooling system level. This sensor monitors the level of coolant in your vehicle. This has been a helpful addition to keep your engine full of the fluids that it depends on. When your engine is low on coolant then it can overheat which can damage the internal components and shorten the lifespan of your engine. If this light comes on you should pull over and check to make sure you're full of coolant, if you are low you should have it checked for leaks as soon as you can. If your vehicle starts to overheat then you should pull over and turn it off. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather
Posted on 10/8/2020
This ticking noise could be an exhaust leak. Many times you will hear a ticking noise while driving. Typically it is due to a exhaust manifold stud breaking and it will need to be replaced. If not replaced over a long period of time then it can cause damage to the cylinder head and possibly crack the exhaust manifold itself. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather
Posted on 10/7/2020
Your shocks are an important component to your suspension system. They wear slowly over the course of your vehicles life. Most of the time you don't realize they're even worn out until they are replaced. When your shocks are worn out they will increase your stopping distance. Shocks should be replaced every 50,000 miles to keep you safe on the road. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather
Posted on 10/5/2020
The most likely reason for your brake pedal going to the floor is you have a leak in your brake system. This could be from your master cylinder, disc brake calipers or wheel cylinders. When you're low on brake fluid it doesn't allow those systems to work properly and it can cause the brake pedal to go to the floor. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather
Posted on 10/2/2020
99.9% of the time that means that your alternator has failed. While driving your alternator charges your battery, when you alternator stops working then your car's electrical is running on the battery only and typically you can go around 15 miles without your lights or radio on before your battery dies. Your alternator will need to be replaced and possibly your battery too. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather
Posted on 9/30/2020
Your brakes could be squeaking due to being wet, from the type of pad material, they were overheated, or they are close to needing replaced. Many brake systems have a "squealer" on them that tells you when your brakes are getting close to needing replacement. This squealer is activated with the pad thickness is thin. If you're wondering why your brakes are squeaking it could be that you are due for new brake pads. We do free brake inspections - give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather
Posted on 9/29/2020
When your engine starts to overheat it can cause damage to the internal components. A overheating issue should be taken care of quickly to prevent damage. This could be due the engine fan not engaging at the appropriate time. The engine fan should turn on at a specific temperature and this assists in cooling the engine to the appropriate temperature. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather
Posted on 9/28/2020
Your steering wheel may be shaking due to an issue with your brakes. If your brakes have gotten hot or overheated then your rotors may be warped. When they are warped they will cause shaking. If the shaking is bad enough then it can be a safety concern to do not being able to stop. We do free brake inspections. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather
Posted on 9/25/2020
This could be due to multiple issues, but many times when we see this it is due to the low pressure oil pump not creating enough pressure for the high pressure oil pump. When this happens the pickup will not run. Many times the low pressure oil pump will fail slowly and when that happens it can also damage the high pressure pump by not feeding it enough fuel. To confirm that this is the issue we test the low pressure pump and if it has failed then after replacement we will retest and also test the high pressure pump to make sure it was not damaged. If it was damaged then it will have to be replaced too. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather
Posted on 9/24/2020
If your car won't start when you turn the key it could be due to multiple things including a bad fuel pump. If your fuel pump stops doing it's job which is to supply your engine with the fuel it needs to run properly then your car won't start. Your fuel pump is just that it's an electric pump in your fuel tank that pumps fuel from your tank to your engine. If it stops working then it will need to be replaced to keep you on the road. Give us a call and let us take care of you. Happy Adventures, Heather