Fuel Injectors
January 29, 2023
The last new American vehicles sold in Perryville with a carburetor rolled out of the Missouri dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Perryville, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your e... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
January 22, 2023
Your vehicle is loaded with electrical devices. Computerized components are everywhere, so good electrical connections are important. Those begin with your vehicle's battery, so it's important that its connections are in top shape. Ever had a flashlight that didn't work, took out the old batteri... More
Nighttime Visibility in Perryville
January 15, 2023
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the Perryville area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let's focus on visibilityIt's said that 90 percent of our driving decisio... More
Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
January 8, 2023
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know a little about this snake-like belt. In early engines, there were lots of belts. They were used to convert the r... More
Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
January 1, 2023
Perryville drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the ste... More