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Something you’re going to be hearing a lot about around Glendora, California is diesel engines. We’re not talking about semi-trucks and buses – We’re talking about diesel engine cars, pick-ups and SUVs. Most people in Glendora, California are surprised to learn that around half the cars on the road in Europe have diesel engines. Nearly…
Every Glendora car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter’s dirty. Here’s what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your sedan owner’s manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. Second, a visual inspection by…
Screeching tires, crunching metal – it’s an accident! If you’ve ever been in a car accident in Los Angeles, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It’s hard to think straight and know what to do. Let’s review what you should do in case of an accident: When an accident occurs,…
You know you need new tires, but you’re not sure what type. You look at a tire to get the size: 225, 50, R, 16, 92, H. All the way to the Glendora service center you keep repeating it over and over. You even say it over in your mind while waiting in line. Then…
A lot of gas is wasted in the Covina area by dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the…
Hello Glendora, let’s talk about brakes. Braking, as all California drivers know, is slowing or stopping your vehicle. As you can imagine, brakes are engineered to work well on a particular vehicle application. For example, you would expect more powerful brakes on a heavy-duty pickup that routinely hauls big loads and pulls trailers, than you…
Today we’re going to be talking about serpentine belts for our Glendora, California customers. Let’s start by talking about the accessories that are driven by the serpentine belt. First is the alternator. That’s the device that makes electricity to power the sedan and recharge the battery. Then there’s the air conditioning compressor that makes cool…
Modern Glendora vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emissions – and on some vehicles, even steering, braking and the throttle. Think about that for a minute – things that used to be controlled by simple mechanical connections now…
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Maintenance is easy to schedule—Breakdowns are not.
Our oil suppliers have announced a price increase.
With everything else in our lives increasing, I have decided to absorb the increase and not increase oil change pricing.
I know these are small things, but it does matter in the end.
We love being your personal mechanic.
Sincerely,
Gene of Certified Automotive Specialists
