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Smooth Moves
Stop for a moment and think of what’s holding that heavy engine that sits under your vehicle’s hood to your vehicle’s frame. Your engine weighs hundreds of pounds, so it’...
Published on: Jul 12, 2026
Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible. It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Jun 14, 2026
Cayenne's Idle Talk about Engines (Causes of Rough Engine Idling)
Hey, it's Cayenne, and today we are going to have an idle bark talk about rough engine idling. I don't know about you, but when I go for a drive, and start to slow down at a stoplight, the vehi...
Published on: May 31, 2026
What’s That Yellow Squiggly Line Anyway? (What Warning Lights Mean)
You may have noticed when you start your vehicle, you’ll see several symbols light up on the dash. They’re different colors and shapes, and sometimes it’s hard to figure out wh...
Published on: May 17, 2026
DOG FOOD IN YOUR ENGINE (Keeping Rodents out of your Engine)
A technician was telling us the other day that he was servicing an engine and spotted something he'd never seen before: A collection of dry dog food siting on a horizontal metal ledge near the base of...
Published on: May 03, 2026
(Ball Joint Replacement)
Every day that goes by, our bodies get a little more wear and tear on them. Our vehicles have the same issue. The older we get and the farther we travel, certain parts start showing some w...
Published on: Mar 29, 2026
When Your Air Bag Light Comes On (Illuminated Air Bag Light)
There are some dashboard lights you should pay more attention to than others. One is the air bag light. If it's on and your vehicle is in an accident, your air bags probably won't do their...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026
In the Red (Why a Vehicle Overheats)
Heat is one thing that can damage a vehicle, especially if a problem isn’t taken care of soon. Be on the lookout for signs that it’s getting too hot in some parts of your vehicle, st...
Published on: Feb 01, 2026