by pooles | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
In some states, such as North Carolina, passing a vehicle inspection is required before you can register a new vehicle or re-register an existing one. In order to pass these inspections, there are some major points you should go over on your car before you show up at...
by pooles | Jul 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Overheating: Prevention is always better than the cure, but sometimes overheating does get the better of your car. The most obvious problem could be coolant levels and if your coolant is low you may have a leak resulting in overheating. The radiator could be one place...
by pooles | Nov 21, 2016 | Uncategorized
Fuel delivery, emission systems, and spark timing are some of the tasks that make a car work and run efficiently. However, few people are aware these processes are controlled by some sort of a powerful computer. Well, this sort of computer system is called “the...
by pooles | Jul 26, 2013 | Auto Repair, General Automotive
Timing belts are an essential part of many cars today and should be in good condition to ensure that an engine always runs at peak performance. In essence, the timing belt is tasked with the job of telegraphing the rotational motion of the engine to the cam shaft. As...
by pooles | Oct 25, 2012 | Air Conditioning, General Automotive
Most people don’t really bother to think how their air conditioner works in their car. Until it stops working, that is. You climb into your car on a sweltering day, crank the A/C, and get blasted by nothing but hot air on the entire ride home. This is where...
by pooles | Oct 1, 2012 | General Automotive, Tire Care
Tires account for quite a high proportion of the money the average person invests in their vehicle, especially considering the number of times they need to be changed. A worn out tire tread will have reduced traction with the road and can bring instability to the...
by pooles | Aug 22, 2012 | General Automotive
Most people know that they have an oil filter that needs to be replaced every 3 months or 3,000 miles. Some people know that they also have a fuel filter that needs to be replaced. Remarkably, even fewer realize they have a cabin filter that needs to be checked as...
by pooles | Jun 19, 2012 | Auto Repair, Fuel Injection
Automotive fuel delivery systems in cars are of two types: one system uses a carburetor and a mechanical pump and the other delivers fuel through electronic fuel injection and an electric pump. The former works by using a vacuum to draw fuel into the engine with the...
