AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Blog, Engine, Maintenance, Total Car Care
What Does the Idle Control Valve Do? This component functions to control and regulate your engine’s idle speed, increasing and decreasing it as needed to keep up with the operating conditions. How Does the Idle Control Valve Function? Irregular Temperature Readings...
AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Blog, Maintenance, Total Car Care
What Does the Coolant Temperature Sensor Do? Your engine coolant temperature sensor (CTS or ECTS) is responible for monitoring the temperature of the coolant flowing through your car’s engine and making sure that your coolant levels are balanced. What Signs May...
AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Blog, Check Engine Light, Engine, Maintenance, Oil Change, Services, Total Car Care
Oil is the lifeline of any vehicle’s engine; without the correct amount, it could lead to catastrophic damage. Due to this, there are multiple systems inside your car that have been designed to monitor the oil level, preventing potential damage. They observe and...
AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Blog, Maintenance, Oil Change
If you have owned your car for a while, you understand that oil is the bloodline of your vehicle. It’s so crucial to your car you need a regular oil change service after an interval. Your oil is what keeps your engine moving smoothly, absorbing all the excess heat...
AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Blog, Brakes, Colorado Automotive Advice, Infographic, Maintenance, Oil Change, Total Car Care, Transmission
Top 10 Ways to Extend the Life of Your Car While you can’t make your car last forever, there are a number of things you can do to help it last as long as possible. Keep Up with Oil Changes Check All Your Fluids Regularly Change Out the Air Filter Don’t Put Off...
AAMCO Diagnostics Center, Battery, Blog, Check Engine Light, Electrical, Infographic, Oil Change
What are The 5 Most Common Warning Lights? Keep an eye out for these common dashboard warning lights and understand what they could mean about your car. Check Engine Light Engine Oil Pressure Light Tire Pressure Light Engine Temperature Light Battery Alert Light Post...
