Tangent and Albany Auto Repair

It has happened to everyone, you think you're good and the next thing you know you're sitting on the side of the road wondering what to do next. If your vehicle has an diesel engine nd it runs out of fuel it's a bit more complicated than if you drove a vehicle with a gas engine.  After putting fuel in it you need to cycle the key 3-6 times holding it in the on position to prime the system. After that it should start. If it's older than a 1995 it's a bit more complicated. If you have questions or need your diesel serviced or repaired, give us a call 541-791-2886 or request an appointment online at www.jhautomotiveinc.com/appointments Happy Adventures, Heather

When you're turning and your car jerks it could be an issue with your axle or suspension. Any time that your vehicle is making a weird noise or has started to drive differently it's best to have it looked at for your safety.  Give us a call or request an appointment on our website at www.jhautomotiveinc.com/appointments Happy Adventures, Heather

Kingpins are on larger vehicles, they hold the knuckle to the straight axle or I-beam. On smaller vehicles will have ball joints instead of the kingpin. When they wear out it will have excess play in the steering.  If you're having excess movement in your steering then it may be time to have it checked out.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

When turning and in either direction and making a clicking noise it could be an issue with a piece of your steering or suspension. It's best to have any noises checked out as soon as you can to keep you safe on the roads.  Give us a call or request an appointment online. Happy Adventures,  Heather

If your car sounds loud it could be the the engine fan running constantly. When the coolant is low the engine can go into limp mode to protect it from damage, and it will turn on the engine cooling fans to keep the engine at a safe temperature.  If you're having issues then it should be looked at as soon as possible. Give us a call or request an appointment online.  Happy Adventures, Heather

Timing belts should be done every 60-90K miles depending on your engine. When we do timing belts we also change your water pump, pulleys, thermostat, serpentine belts and the camshaft and crankshaft seals. Most of these all come in a complete kit and you know Murphy's law if you don't change it when you're there it will leak later. If you're wondering if you're due for a timing belt give us a call or request an appointment online.  Happy Adventures,  Heather

Shocks and/or struts should be replaced every 50,000 to 75,000 miles and that depends on the type of suspension that is on your car or pickup. If you're wondering if it's time to change your shocks and or struts give us a call and we will take a look for you.  Happy Adventures, Heather

Diesel's typically smoke because they either have to much fuel going into the engine and it's not getting used, or it's consuming oil. Either way it needs to get checked to make sure your engine is performing at optimal efficiency. Give us a call or request an appointment online. 541-791-2886 Happy Adventures, Heather 

Is your key sticking or just not wanting to come out at all? It's most likely the tumbler has failed and is causing the issue. The only way to fix it is to have the tumbler replaced and depending on how worn the key is, it may have to be replaced also. Try hard to not force it as you could make the problem worse or more expensive.  Give us a call 541-791-2886 or request an appointment online.  Happy Adventures, Heather

Oil is a vital component of your engine and if you have oil leak you should have it checked. If you lose to much oil it could cause engine damage or runability issues. If you're wondering what's going on with your vehicle give us a call and let us take care of you.  Happy Adventures, Heather