Here at Central Ave Auto, one of the most neglected services we see is fluid service and other regularly scheduled maintenance. This is due to a combination of factors, ranging from simple procrastination to receiving misinformation about how often your car should be serviced. Over the last 15-20 years as cars have gotten better, manufacturers… Read more »
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What Is A Differential And Do You Have One?
With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Kent, WA, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most folks in Kent, WA don’t even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don’t need to be serviced for years, so it’s understandable that it’s not something on the… Read more »
Tire Tread Depth for Kent, WA
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out. The Feds don’t have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider two-thirty-seconds of an inch to be the minimum legal tread… Read more »
Common Auto Repair Myths
There are a number of myths about vehicle maintenance that come from a lot of different sources. Some are urban legend, some are people trying to save money, and others are misinformation that’s been shared and re-shared. Buying into a myth can cause damage to your car, so we feel it’s important to bring the… Read more »
Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Burton WA
A lot of gas is wasted in the Burton area by dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the… Read more »
Meet the Owner: Blake Walker
If you’re a regular at Central Avenue Automotive, then you’re familiar with Blake Walker. When you bring your car in, he’s the person who’s always there, managing the ebb and flow while making sure you’re getting the best possible service. But do you know his story? Blake got started in the repair industry when he… Read more »
Engine Replacement or Car Replacement?
Your vehicle relies on its engine for everything , so when the engine starts to go bad due to time, mileage, or mechanical failure , you’ll want to replace it as soon as possible. There are several ways to go about doing this. Replacing it with a low-mileage used engine is usually the best and… Read more »
Shocks and Struts For Kent Bumps and Bounces
If you’re like most of us in Kent, you want your car to handle well. That’s the job of your suspension system. There are different types of suspension systems, but they all work on the same basic principles. First, there are the springs, which bear the weight of the car. The most common springs are… Read more »
Direct Fuel Injection Update From Central Avenue Automotive
For those of you in Kent WA who pay attention to these things, you may have been hearing about the new direct injection engines and want to learn more about them. Some deliver the power of a V8 with the economy of a V6. For example, in one family of engines the conventional V6 makes… Read more »
Why Do Cars Need Oil Changes at Different Mileages?
Why Do Some Cars Need Oil Changes At Different Mileages Than Others? Short answer: Different car makes and models have different requirements. Different driving habits and conditions also affect the need for an oil change. Longer answer: If you check your car’s user manual, you’ll probably find you’ve been changing your oil more often than… Read more »
