Positive Crankcase Ventilation – PCV Valve Service at American Lube ExpressHello Auburndale! Did you know that the first federally-mandated emissions control device was introduced in the 1960's? The Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve, or PCV valve, has been installed in FL vehicles since 1964 and represents the first legislation by the United States government to regu... Read More Posted in Exhaust on December 03, 2018 Breathe Deep With Your Cabin Air FilterBad air quality while you're driving around Auburndale is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they're fairly new on the scene, a lot of folks don't know about them yet.These filters clean the air in the pass... Read More Posted in Suspension on November 25, 2018 Odometer Rollback on Your Auburndale, FL VehicleHow do Auburndale drivers know if an odometer is telling the truth?Well, back in '86, Congress passed the Truth-in-Mileage Act to protect FL consumers against mileage fraud. It says a FL seller must certify the mileage reported is the actual mileage.To have your odometer checked in Aubu... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on November 18, 2018 A New Battery in AuburndaleHello Auburndale drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Auburndale, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchas... Read More Posted in Fluids on November 11, 2018 Fuel InjectorsThe last new American vehicles sold in Auburndale with a carburetor rolled out of the FL dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Auburndale, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. You... Read More Posted in Fuel System on November 04, 2018 What Is That? Check Engine Light Service at American Lube ExpressOkay. You went to your local Auburndale car wash, and while your vehicle was under the dryer, the Check Engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the vehicle! You head for the nearest Auburndale service center, but on the way, the Chec... Read More Posted in Diagnostics on October 28, 2018 Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around AuburndaleThere's not much we can do about the price of gas in Auburndale, FL, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Auburndale streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration jus... Read More Posted in Fuel System on October 22, 2018 Auburndale Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFlats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of driving around Auburndale on underinflated tires. Admittedly, it's hard to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your vehicle tires are consi... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on October 14, 2018 Which Item Is Most Stolen from Vehicles in Auburndale?Which item is most often stolen from vehicles in Auburndale?Is it: Stereo Wheels Air Bag DVD System Well, if you said stereo – you used to be right. But airbags have now surpassed stereos as the biggest target for theft in FL – approximately 50,000 a year are stolen across the countr... Read More Posted in Maintenance on October 07, 2018 Drive Train - What You Need to Know in AuburndaleOne Auburndale automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around Auburndale, but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is:Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the ... Read More Posted in Drive Train on October 04, 2018 |
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