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Command Performance (Engine Air Filter)

The internal combustion engine in your vehicle counts on two things that mix together to be burned in the engine for power: fuel and air.  Both are important, of course.  If you run out of f...
Published on: Mar 30, 2025

Shifty Letters PRNDL (Transmission)

You probably figured out those shifty letters.  They're what you see on your automatic transmission shifter and stand for Park, Reverse, Neutral, Drive and Low.  Your automatic transmission ...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025

Procrastination Prevention in TUCSON Has Video

Every one of us has a little procrastinator inside us. Some put off getting our teeth cleaned. Others put off answering our emails. Yet others put off calling friends and family (sorry, Uncle Joe). An...
Published on: Mar 16, 2025

Automotive Tips from Garrigan's Auto Repair Shop: Rotor Problems Has Video

The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in TUCSON.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be ...
Published on: Mar 09, 2025

A Hot Mess (AC System-Compresser)

Air conditioning used to be a real luxury in a vehicle, but now it's standard in most.  Your vehicle's air conditioning system is built to last a pretty long time, but like anything mechanical, s...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025

Don't be Fuelish (Signs Fuel Pump is Failing) Has Video

A driver of a large SUV loaded with equipment was heading on a 7-hour work trip when he stopped at a gas station to refuel.  When he went to restart his SUV, it turned over but wouldn't catch.&nb...
Published on: Feb 23, 2025

Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service) Has Video

It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to.   You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly....
Published on: Feb 16, 2025

If You Drive Like a Maniac (Aggressive Driving is Bad for a Vehicle) Has Video

When someone mentions driving like a maniac, they're not talking about you, surely? Besides the safety issues of aggressive driving, you should know that your vehicle will last a lot longer if you'll ...
Published on: Feb 09, 2025
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