You most likely pay a lot of attention to your car's engine and its vital fluids - and rightfully so. You change the oil every few thousand miles, keep your coolant topped off, and even your wiper fluid is never empty. But arguably even more important is your car's braking system. If your engine blows [...]
Many people driving around Pasadena have never even heard the term “heater core”. You might wonder what a heater core is or does. Simply put, it is part of your car’s cooling system. It looks like a miniature version of your radiator, and functions like a small radiator. In a nutshell it is responsible for [...]
Auto Starter - Certified Auto Repair Specialists here in Pasadena, we’ve talked about smog checks, timing belts, oxygen sensors, and much more. This week, it’s all about this small part of your car that can potentially cause you a huge inconvenience. Imagine that you’re getting ready to head out to an important meeting - for [...]
Cracked Cylinder Head - Unless your car is all electric, you have an internal combustion engine - even if you drive a hybrid around Pasadena. An internal combustion engine works by converting explosions inside its cylinders into kinetic movement. The top of these cylinders is comprised of what are called cylinder heads. Functioning cylinder heads [...]
Winter can take a toll on your vehicle, even in a place like Pasadena where it doesn't slow. While many people do 'spring cleaning' around the house and garden, experts say that you should perform spring cleaning and maintenance on your vehicle as well. With 100-degree-plus summers here, you should also check your vehicle's air [...]
It's been a very wet winter in Pasadena! With the relentless rain this year, the streets of Pasadena most likely gained at least a few potholes. Potholes are caused either by moisture expanding in fractures in the road until it forms cracks, and chunks get torn out by passing cars, or larger sinkholes caused by [...]
If you drive around Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley, you've probably heard that you should change your oil every 3,000 miles. This is a widely accepted standard for oil changes, but is changing your oil after 3,000 miles really necessary? Like most questions, the answer depends on your vehicle. But for newer vehicles, in [...]
With the price of gas and cost of living rising year after year, you may have considered buying an electric (EV) or hybrid vehicle to get around Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley for a fraction of the cost. But what are the differences between a full EV and a gasoline-electric hybrid vehicle? What are [...]
Did you know Worn Tires can tell you a lot about a suspension. Most specifically, it can tell you if the angles, inflation and components are within specification. Have your tires ever worn out faster than they should have? Did a tire technician tell you that your tires were worn unevenly? Feathering, cupping, scalloping ? [...]
When you drive around Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley, you've surely noticed the differences between prices of gasoline. If your vehicle manufacturer recommends regular grade gasoline, you may have wondered if premium gasoline will be better. Or if your vehicle manufacturer recommends premium gasoline, you may have considered filling up with regular to save [...]
