System Management

Why is My Check Engine Light On?

If you Check Engine Light is a warning light that informs you there is an issue with your emission related components of the vehicle and is part of your vehicles’ onboard diagnostic (OBD) system. Computers have control and monitor vehicle performance, regulating such variables as engine speed (RPM), fuel mixture, and ignition timing, and may even tell the automatic transmission when to shift.

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Jumpstart your Battery Starting and Charging System Knowledge

The battery, starting and charging systems are interrelated by a continual cycle of converting chemical energy to mechanical energy and then back again. The starter motor uses mechanical energy to crank the engine and once the engine is running, it’s really a merry-go-round sort of relationship.

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Car Care 101

Throughout the years the automobile has had a cherished place in American history.  Most people will never forget their first car and still today – your vehicle makes a statement about yourself and the lifestyle you live.

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