Virtually all vehicles come with power steering so many car owners have never driven a car or truck without it. Power steering assists you when you turn your SUV steering wheel. Without it, it would be very hard to steer. Now this power assist comes in a couple of forms. In recent years, a lot… Read more »
Posts By: Central Avenue Automotive
Tricks to Save Gas
No one likes high gas prices, but if one good thing has come out of fluctuating fuel cost, it’s that people are really focused on how to reduce their fuel consumption to save gas. North Americans literally drive billions of miles less each month during times of high fuel prices, but we still need to… Read more »
Keeping Your Car Young in Kent
As Kent consumers, we live in a disposable society. It’s amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast in WA, and much of it is fairly cheap, so we just toss the old and move on. It seems like when we were kids in Auburn, our parents were real sticklers… Read more »
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
In our auto video today we’ll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that “modern cars are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free”. Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Kent Bigfoot fans, but this maintenance-free myth has more… Read more »
Differential Service
Here at AutoNetTV, we have viewers, like you, from all across the country who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we’re asked is: What is a differential and what does it do? You may have been told your differential needs service, or seen it as an option up on the service… Read more »
Kent WA Winter Prep Service For Your Auto
When winter approaches in WA, Kent motorists break out the sweaters, coats, boots and mittens. We want to be ready for Auburn area winter conditions. Your SUV needs to be ready for winter as well. The last thing Kent auto owners want is to get stranded out in the cold. You need your SUV to… Read more »
Is It Time for an Oil Change?
Today in the Central Avenue Automotive auto care blog, we’re going to talk about oil change intervals. It seems that as engine technology advances, recommended oil change intervals have gotten longer for our customers. High quality oil in a well-engineered SUV engine has lead to extended intervals, but it’s also lead to some confusion among… Read more »
Maintaining Your Diesel in Auburn
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven’t been as common in Auburn because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more Kent auto owners driving diesel-fueled vehicles… Read more »
Getting the Right Suspension Service
When you hear the word “suspension,” you may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, suspension service for your car is actually a good thing because it keeps it up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride. The suspension system needs to keep your wheels firmly planted over bumps and… Read more »
The Economics of Car Maintenance
Buying a new car is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide? People who’ve been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second… Read more »
