Posted on 2/5/2021
Click on the link below to view the video: 1994 Saturn SC2 Diagnosis and Replacement
Posted on 2/1/2021
One of the biggest misconceptions is that a check engine light is extremely detrimental to your vehicle. While a check engine light (CEL) can mean a pretty big problem, it could also be as simple as a loose gas cap. I know I have gotten fuel from New Jersey and afterwards my CEL would come on. All I would have to do is tighten the cap or even put it on correctly in the first place, and in two short trips the light would have cleared itself. Soooooo many times I have had a customer tow in their vehicle because of a simple issue like this. They could have saved the tow bill and driven it to the shop themselves. When a CEL comes on, you can continue to drive but it is a smart idea to call your trusted repair shop and/or have your vehicle's trouble codes (DTC's) read with a scan tool to see what's causing the issue and the severity of said issue. That pesky little light may not mean the end of a road trip or that you're going to get a massive repair bi ... read more
Posted on 1/25/2021
Hi, today we will talk about gasoline and what Octane is best for your car. Is it all about the price? Is the higher number octane better for my car? Will I damage my car using the wrong octane gasoline? Is there any difference? All good questions. The simple answer is yes it does matter. The bottom line is that your car is designed to run specific octanes. All of this is dependent on the performance level of your engine. If your car is designed to run on 87 octane, that is the fuel you should use (note: your proper octane can be found in your owner's manual or on the inside of the gas door). Higher octane gasoline is designed to resist ignition and is therefore used in performance engines with a higher compression ratio than is typically found in your average family car. This resistance to ignition is to prevent PING or SPARK KNOCK from happening inside the engine. High performance engines usually require an octane of 93 or above. Running a lower octane fuel in ... read more