Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

An injector is a computer controlled valve that delivers fuel to the engine.  Over time they can develop buildup that causes them to not work properly. When this happens they don't deliver the proper amount of fuel and your engine doesn't run properly. Injectors should be replaced as a set, as not all fuel delivery rates are the same.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

A knocking noise can come from a few locations. If the noise is coming from your engine then you need to turn it off immediately and have it towed to have it checked. A knocking noise can mean that there in damage inside of your engine.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

So you're turning left and your car jerks. I am just going to say that's not normal and it should be looked at. There's a good change that it's a suspension part that has worn out and needs replaced. Most of your suspension parts are parts that only need to be replaced when they wear out, they don't have a mileage interval, except for shocks and struts which should be replaced between 75,000 and 100.000 miles.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Let's deal with the why first. When your spark plugs are old then your engine doesn't run as well, it burns more fuel and it's harder on the engine.  Now the when, that depends on your engine. They are making the parts that go into engines better all the time, so it really depends on the manufacturer. To keep costs down for them many manufacturers will have you change your spark plugs every 30,000 miles, others need to be changed every 60,000 to 90,000 miles. When we see your vehicle we will make it a customized maintenance schedule so you know when your services are due. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather

When your air bag light comes on it disables the air bag from functioning properly. If your air bag light is on then it needs to be checked out. Many times it's a sensor in your seat belt that is causing the light to come on, sometimes it's a sensor that is causing the issue.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

When your vehicle has a run-a-biltiy issue that causes it to start but not stay running then it should be checked out. Many times it's a fuel pressure issue where the engine is not getting enough fuel to stay running.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Well that depends on when it's shaking. Staring, stopping, driving? Low speed? High Speed? There are many reasons for your car to shake. The best way to know exactly what is going on is to have it checked out. We're here Monday - Friday from 8am to 5pm. You can drop off in the morning or evening if that works better for your schedule and if you need a ride we can do that too. Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Anytime that your vehicle is running poorly and starts to blow white smoke that can be concerning for sure. We had a diesel pickup in a few days ago with those exact symptoms. We were able to diagnose the issue as bad fuel. We drained the fuel tank, cleaned it, added good fuel and a cleaning additive, re-drove and the pickup is running perfect.  If you're having a run-ability issue with your vehicle - gas, diesel, or hybrid give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather 

If your air conditioner was just recently serviced and it's still blowing hot, then you have a leak somewhere in your system. On every vehicle that we do an air conditioning service on we use a dye in the oil that is injected into the system to check for leaks. This save you money and us time looking for an issue with your system. Over time hoses and fittings do wear out and need to be replaced along with compressors and condensers.  If your air conditioning isn't blowing cold, give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather  

"Tune ups" are when your spark plugs, wires and/or coil boots along with a distributor cap and ignition rotor are changed. As for the interval that depends on your engine. Older vehicles need to have a tune-up every 30,000 to 60,0000, while newer engines can wait until 90,000 to be serviced. It really just depends on your engine.  Give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures,  Heather