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Posted on October 31, 2019
Welcome to Smitty’s Auto Service Tips where we provide maintenance and repair tips for foreign and domestic autos. If your car is making strange sounds these tips may help you to figure out what is wrong.
Welcome to Smitty’s Auto Service Tips where we provide maintenance and repair tips for foreign and domestic autos. If your car is making strange sounds these tips may help you to figure out what is wrong.
Posted on December 31, 2019
Almost all modern cars come with an electronic fuel injection system, which is comprised of a variety of complex components. One such critical component is the Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF). Installed between the intake manifold and the air filter of the engine, the mass airflow sensor’s job is to measure the airflow (the amount of air entering the engine).
Posted on December 16, 2019
In an ideal world, ASE certification, or choosing a Certified Auto Repair Shop, is important and every car owner’s right when it comes to auto repair and maintenance.
Yet we live in a world where many people are unaware of the importance of this certification. This is why so many cars in Gainesville, Florida are
Yet we live in a world where many people are unaware of the importance of this certification. This is why so many cars in Gainesville, Florida are
Posted on December 10, 2019
Here’s a mental exercise for you; imagine you’re driving down the road when all of a sudden you start hearing a squeaking sound coming from your car. It’s natural to panic in such situations.
Here’s a mental exercise for you; imagine you’re driving down the road when all of a sudden you start hearing a squeaking sound coming from your car. It’s natural to panic in such situations.
Posted on December 4, 2019
To avoid engine damage and costly repairs, car owners are advised to replace their car’s timing belt somewhere around each 60,000 to 100,000 kilometers—depending on the car make and model.
What is a timing belt and what does it do?
To avoid engine damage and costly repairs, car owners are advised to replace their car’s timing belt somewhere around each 60,000 to 100,000 kilometers—depending on the car make and model.
What is a timing belt and what does it do?
Posted on November 11, 2019
What is the one thing car drivers hate more than not being able to speed up on an empty road due to those pesky speed limits? Most drivers hate to take their car to a shop to have their car repaired without knowing how much it will cost in advance. Auto repairs are usually expensive and time-consuming. Some tips on how you can save money on auto repair are listed below.
What is the one thing car drivers hate more than not being able to speed up on an empty road due to those pesky speed limits? Most drivers hate to take their car to a shop to have their car repaired without knowing how much it will cost in advance. Auto repairs are usually expensive and time-consuming. Some tips on how you can save money on auto repair are listed below.
Posted on November 8, 2019
Though automobile engineering has come a long way from what it was like when the first automobiles were built, there is still one thing that plagues drivers the world over. Auto Problems! No matter what manufacturer your car was made by and how recent the model may be; over a period of time, you’re bound to face some troubles.
Though automobile engineering has come a long way from what it was like when the first automobiles were built, there is still one thing that plagues drivers the world over. Auto Problems! No matter what manufacturer your car was made by and how recent the model may be; over a period of time, you’re bound to face some troubles.
Posted on October 31, 2019
Does your car make loud noises every time you change gears? Or maybe the engine fluid is leaking. These are just a few of the many signs of problems with a vehicle transmission. This is a major problem since vehicle transmission is directly connected
Does your car make loud noises every time you change gears? Or maybe the engine fluid is leaking. These are just a few of the many signs of problems with a vehicle transmission.
Posted on October 30, 2019
Don’t know what spark plugs are? No need to worry, you aren’t the only one. Spark plugs are the most commonly overlooked components of your car engine.
Don’t know what spark plugs are? No need to worry, you aren’t the only one. Spark plugs are the most commonly overlooked components of your car engine.
Posted on October 29, 2019
Notice steam coming out from the hood of your car?
The temperature gauge also indicates that your car is heating up. It’s a sign that your car’s overheating and trust us when we tell you, it’s not
Notice steam coming out from the hood of your car?
The temperature gauge also indicates that your car is heating up. It’s a sign that your car’s overheating and trust us when we tell you, it’s not
Posted on October 28, 2019
From knocks and clicks to groans and ticks, all cars start to develop engine noises at some point, especially if they’ve gotten a few years old. But what if you’re sitting in traffic or driving along serenely, and your engine starts
From knocks and clicks to groans and ticks, all cars start to develop engine noises at some point, especially if they’ve gotten a few years old. But what if you’re sitting in traffic or driving along serenely, and your engine starts
Posted on October 25, 2019
A misfiring engine is one of the most common (and frustrating) mechanical problems experienced by car owners. While an engine backfiring isn’t typically a major problem, having it diagnosed and sorted in a timely
A misfiring engine is one of the most common (and frustrating) mechanical problems experienced by car owners. While an engine backfiring isn’t typically a major problem, having it diagnosed and sorted in a timely
Posted on October 18, 2019
In the famous song “He ain’t Heavy, He’s my Brother”, by the Hollies, they talk about the road being long with many a winding turn. Recently I thought to myself, “They couldn’t have described it any better” because I had just experienced the benefits of getting a maintenance checkup before my
In the famous song “He ain’t Heavy, He’s my Brother”, by the Hollies, they talk about the road being long with many a winding turn. Recently I thought to myself, “They couldn’t have described it any better” because I had just experienced the benefits of getting a maintenance checkup before my