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Suspension systems function effectively for many years and tens of thousands of miles. Eventually, however, SUV suspension components do wear out, but how long that takes depends a lot on how you drive around Kent and Burton. As you can imagine, if most of your driving is on smooth WA highways, your shock absorbers will…
No matter how well your vehicle is maintained or how new it is, if you drive long enough, you’re probably eventually have to deal with a breakdown. Even if you’re just having one of those days and your car decides to pile it on, these are a few simple tips on how to effectively manage…
I have been asked this question several times over the years: “How much does car maintenance cost? What will save me the most time and money over all the years that I may own this car? Should I wait for it to break down or should I do preventative maintenance?” Consumer Reports did a study…
The dangerous thing for cars in western Washington, particularly Seattle and south King County, is that the area is built on multiple hills. Drivers are using their brakes all the time to climb a lot of hills and that’s really tough on the car. The car is working hard to climb a really steep hill, and then…
If you aren’t currently using synthetic motor oil in your Kent vehicle, maybe now’s the time to consider it. Need more information? Well, synthetic motor oil is a substitute for petroleum based oil. Synthetic oil doesn’t gel or gum-up like petroleum based oil and it doesn’t vaporize as easily. It protects better in severe driving…
Today Central Avenue Automotive is talking about the proper fluids for your vehicle. It’s become more complicated with changes in automotive design and manufacturing. It’s not that people in WA are confused as much as they don’t realize how much things have changed in recent years. If you have questions about the fluids in your…
Our auto shop is located in Kent, Washington, where it tends to be wet and cooler than in some other areas of America. If someone were to move here from a hot, dry climate, there are some maintenance areas that need more attention because of the difference in conditions. Probably the most important thing for someone…
It’s important for Kent car owners to know battery basics. First, let’s talk about which is harder on a battery – hot or cold WA weather. Most Auburn auto owners think it’s cold weather because that’s when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold SUV engine. However, heat does…
Hello Kent auto owners! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your SUV feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter’s job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before…
We’re asked a lot of questions here in the shop, and one we hear over and over again is whether or not you should change your water pump when you’re replacing your timing belt. This is a specific question, so naturally it has a specific answer. Unfortunately, that specific answer involves a whole lot of…
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