Colorado Automotive Advice, Maintenance, Total Car Care, Transmission, Transmissions
What Do You Know of Belts and Chains? Basic things you need to know about your car’s timing belt or chain. Some vehicles have timing belts, some have timing chains – both serve to time the engine’s combustion. The timing belt or chain rotates the...
Blog, Maintenance, Services, Total Car Care, Transmissions
Save Money – Take Care of Your Transmission Your transmission is one of the most important parts of any vehicle. Here are some tips for making sure you’re not driving your transmission too hard. Every driver knows that there are certain parts of their car...
Electrical, Engine, Maintenance, Services, Total Car Care
What’s an Engine Control Module (ECM)? If your car had a brain, the ECM would be it. The Engine Control Module (ECM), also known as the Engine Control Unit (ECU) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM), is one of the most critical components found in modern vehicles....
Blog, Check Engine Light, Electrical, Engine, Exhaust System, Maintenance, Muffler, Muffler & Exhaust, Oil Change, Radiator, Radiator & Cooling System, Safety, Services, Total Car Care, Transmissions
Reasons your check engine light comes on. Oxygen sensor malfunction. The oxygen sensor determines the air/fuel mixture that goes into the cylinders for the pistons to push, detonate, and power the engine. The principal of combustion, in this case internal combustion...
Blog, Colorado Automotive Advice, Maintenance, Oil Change, Total Car Care
If you’re not sure what motor oil to use for your car, read on. What does the manufacturer of your vehicle recommend? Check your owner’s manual. This will tell you not only what kind of motor oil is best for your car, but the schedule you should follow for...
Blog, Colorado Automotive Advice, Maintenance, Services, Total Car Care, Transmission, Transmissions
Why is your transmission is overheating? Most transmission problems are a result of overheating. Low fluid is a transmission killer. Old, worn out, or burned fluid will cause the transmission to run hot. Transmission slipping is another hint that the fluid is low and...
