January 15, 2019 12:43 am
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You may have been in this situation before: you’re driving down the road when, all of a sudden, your check engine light turns on or starts blinking. If this scenario has happened to you, you know that it’s not a good feeling! Something must be amiss, but what could it be? Your engine is a complex machine, and there’s a long list of things that could go wrong with it, thus illuminating the light. Whether your check engine light is currently lit up or if you’re just interested in learning more about the light, keep reading. This post from your... View Article
January 1, 2019 12:43 am
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You probably know that various components of your car need to be changed every now and then, but do you know exactly which parts and fluids need to be replaced, and when those services should be performed? If not, keep reading. This post from your auto mechanic in Salt Lake City, UT will teach you about which components of your vehicle need to be replaced and when: Engine oil and filter: Your oil is the lifeblood of your engine! As such, you need to have it changed every few thousand miles. Check your owner’s manual to see when your oil... View Article
December 10, 2018 8:48 pm
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Picture this: you’re traveling down the road when suddenly you slide off into a snow bank. This obviously isn’t a good situation, and unfortunately, it can happen to anyone. What should you do in this scenario? Should you do a quick search for, “How do you pull a car out of a snow ditch in Salt Lake City, UT?” Should you wave down a pedestrian for help, or should you call a professional towing service? This post will teach you why the latter option is really the only choice you ought to consider: You don’t have the right equipment: Professional... View Article
November 26, 2018 8:48 pm
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It’s that time of year again when you need to start preparing for snow and ice. Get your heavy winter coat out of storage, inspect your furnace and maybe even pick up a new snow shovel to clear your driveway—those are all important aspects of winter preparedness. Four other things you can’t overlook, though, are your tires! Putting on winter tires in Salt Lake City, UT saves lives and prevents countless accidents each winter. This post will teach you why you need to know about winter tires, and why you need to put some on your car this winter. Benefits... View Article
November 8, 2018 11:36 pm
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You might not want to hear it, but it’s the truth: winter is right around the corner. And that means it may not be long before you might have some problems starting your car on particularly cold days. At a minimum, it will probably struggle and sound less robust than you’d like. But the engine could also not turn over at all, leaving you stranded. This is where engine block heaters come in. You may have seen an electrical cord that runs from an engine block heater and hangs off the car’s grille. This is one kind of engine block... View Article
