You may know that all newer cars, mini-vans, and light trucks built from 2008 on come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles have these systems, as well. A tire pressure monitoring system – called TPMS – consists of sensors on each wheel that measure tire pressure. If your pressure drops 25… Read more »
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Fuel System Cleaning at Central Avenue Automotive in Kent for Better Performance
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle’s engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel, to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine. Fuel injectors are engineered to spray… Read more »
Checking the Check Engine Light
Did you know that most of the cars driving around Kent WA carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969? New cars sold in the Auburn area have as many as twelve networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, for the… Read more »
A Cold Day In Kent
Your browser does not support video Most Kent motorists worry about a breakdown or a tire blowout on a busy WA freeway but don’t worry too much about failure of their air conditioning system. A breakdown at the side of the road can be a miserable and dangerous affair during Auburn rush hour, but so… Read more »
All About Fuel Injectors
The last new car sold with a carburetor in North America rolled out of the dealership in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much gas to… Read more »
Finding Vehicle Recall Information In Kent WA
No matter how well they’re made, vehicles in Kent, WA will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Kent, WA, they require the auto manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the car free of charge. The auto maker then tries to contact everyone in… Read more »
When to Get PCV Valve Replacement
Your engine is powered by the energy created by exploded fuel, but some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, which is called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs out. These gases are about 70% unburned fuel. If the gases were allowed to stay… Read more »
Gas Savings In Kent: Sharpen Your Pencil
High gas prices in Kent increase the cost of living for WA drivers. You’ve probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Kent vehicle owners to skimp in other areas – like scheduled maintenance. According to WA news reports and automotive… Read more »
Kent Drivers: Is It Time To Replace Your PCV Valve?
Your browser does not support video Improved fuel economy has two benefits for Kent motorists: less fuel is necessary and fewer emissions are released. Kent cars and trucks run cleaner than ever. Kent drivers may not realize that the first federally mandated pollution control device came out almost fifty years ago. WA car owners that were… Read more »
Keeping Your Air Conditioning Cool
Hey Kent, WA! Do you hear loud noises under the hood when you turn on your air conditioner? Do you only get sporadic cool air? If so, it’s time to get your air conditioner checked. It’s easy to take your car’s heating and cooling system for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes refreshing,… Read more »
