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 »
Posts By: Central Avenue Automotive
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 »
Serpentine Belt Service At Central Avenue Automotive In Kent
If you’ve ever heard a squealing sound under your SUV hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems in your SUV. Let’s go over them. First, the serpentine belt drives your air conditioning… Read more »
When to Replace Your Cabin Air Filter
What is a cabin air filter? Is it: A filter for a house in the middle of the woods? A fresh, piney scent? A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it’s selection number 3. A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger compartment. It filters… Read more »
Power Steering Service
For most of us living in the Auburn area, it is hard to remember life without power steering – cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the power steering fluid that provides… Read more »
Why A Trip Inspection Is A Good Idea
At Central Avenue Automotive we get a lot of Kent motorists asking about car trip preparation. That’s a big deal. You could be driving through mountains and deserts in some pretty lonely areas outside of Kent so it’s important to know that the car is up to the task and won’t leave you stranded. Smart… Read more »
Make Your Battery Last
Today’s report from Central Avenue Automotive is on car batteries, why they die and what we can do to lengthen their life. Most of us have had a dead battery at one time or another. In fact, it would be very unusual if you hadn’t. You may be surprised to learn that only 30 percent… Read more »
How to Handle High Mileage Vehicles
Nowadays, everyone in Kent, WA is paying more at the gas pump. For some families in the greater Auburn area who commute or drive a lot, that can add up to several hundred dollars every month. That’s got to come out of the budget somewhere. Throughout North America, people are putting off buying a new… Read more »
What to Do After Buying a Used Vehicle
When you purchase a used vehicle in Kent or other nearby cities, it can be tough to know what you’re getting. Regardless of area, people sell their cars for a lot of different reasons. If you’ve ever sold a car before, think of your reasons. Did you just want something new, or were there problems… Read more »
Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Kent
Every Kent car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter’s dirty. Here’s what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your SUV owner’s manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. Second, a visual inspection by… Read more »
