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Kent, WA 98032
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For many drivers, the engine is the heart of their vehicle. When it fails, the decision can feel overwhelming: should you replace the engine, or is it time to move on to another car? At Central Avenue Automotive, we’ve helped countless drivers in Kent and the surrounding areas navigate this very question. The truth is,… Read more »
You may have seen a car smoking on the side of the road and heard, “oh, the motor is blown”. Or your own vehicle may have broken down and are now fearing that your engine is blown. What does it mean when a motor is blown? Let’s explain. There are several things that can happen… Read more »
A recent survey of auto technicians and shop owners has shown that 58% are aware of a problem with the low-speed pre-ignition events in car models with turbocharged gasoline direct-injection engines, such as those made by Kia, Hyundai, Volkswagen, and Buick. The issue is that engine oil is causing the engine to be more sensitive… Read more »
Life is busy and dollars are tighter than ever for many people. The car is just a machine that provides freedom to get where we need to go at a moment’s notice. Many of us remember when the car talked to you when it was not feeling well. What I mean is before technology, if… Read more »
Motor oil is often referred to as the lifeblood of our vehicles. It performs many important functions. • It acts as a lubricant for the engine parts. • It helps protect the emission system. • It provides enhanced fuel economy. If you’ve ever taken the time to peruse the array of oils available today at… Read more »
Are you old enough to remember this? If you drove a 4-cylinder vehicle, you needed to get a running start up a hill or it seemed the car would never make it to the top. Honeywell Turbo Technologies is currently working with automotive manufacturers to give consumers an affordable, fuel-efficient, downsized turbocharged engine. The turbocharging… Read more »
WHY IS IT BAD TO DRIVE MY CAR WHEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS BLINKING? If you are like most drivers, you may have experienced the frightening moment when you’re confronted with a blinking engine light. Many people realize that “blinking” means “emergency” and get their cars into the shop right away. Others may take awhile to get… Read more »
Just as our bodies need clean air to function properly, your SUV engine needs a clean air filter to operate efficiently. Let’s go egghead for a minute. For every gallon of gas we burn driving on WA interstates, twenty pounds of carbon dioxide comes out the tailpipe. Question: how can a gallon of gas that weighs… Read more »
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. The PCV Valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for your car. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of the engine that holds the oil. When the SUV engine’s running, fuel is burned to generate power. Most… Read more »
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 »
Central Avenue Automotive is ASE Certified, and AAA Auto Repair center. We are a Better Business Bureau Accredited Business with an A+ rating and Authorized Vehicle Emissions Repair Facility.
