August 2020Don't Be Shocked (Shock Absorbers)If you've ever ridden down a rough road on your bicycle, you know how hard a ride it can be. Yet drive down the same road in your car, truck or SUV and it miraculously will smooth out the ride. That's because it is equipped with shock absorbers. They are built to dampen impacts from road irreg... Read More Posted in Shocks & Struts on August 30, 2020 Automotive Tips from American Lube Express: Air Conditioning InspectionMost auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.Environmental laws in some around Auburndale require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also som... Read More Posted in Cabin Air Filter on August 23, 2020 The Daily Grind (Grinding Noise)If your vehicle makes a grinding sound when you turn the steering wheel, it's speaking to you. No, really, it is. So listen to what it's saying and you could avoid a much more costly repair down the road.A grinding sound coming from the front of your vehicle when you are turning can offer some... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on August 16, 2020 Watching Your Check Engine LightDid you know that most of the cars driving around Auburndale, FL, carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969?New cars sold in the Auburndale area have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, for ... Read More Posted in Dashboard on August 09, 2020 Pinch Petroleum Pennies! (Fuel Saving Tips)If you saw a dollar bill on the ground, you'd pick it up, right? Well, whether you find that dollar on the ground or in savings at the gas pump, money is money, and here are some ways to hold on to more of it.Slowing down is the easiest way to save fuel, especially for every speed increase over ... Read More Posted in Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down on August 02, 2020 |
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