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Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Brooklyn Park, MN
Aug 2, 2020
A lot of fuel is wasted in the Brooklyn Park area by dirty fuel delivery systems in vehicles.Let's start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That's why there's a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean gas it needs to run efficiently.The fuel intake components get coated with gum and varnish over time. This results in fuel being delivered ineffic...
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Hey Brooklyn Park Drivers: How Do You Save Gas?
Jul 26, 2020
Higher Brooklyn Park fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of Brooklyn Park drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money.North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel prices. That's right, billions. Of course MN vehicle owners can't stop driving altogether, so we still need to find other ways to cut fuel b...
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Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)
Jul 19, 2020
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. It may not have much power at all. You also may have had to stop at the gas station more often, a sign your fuel economy isn't what it used to be.
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A Squirrely Problem (Animals Nesting in Engine)
Jul 12, 2020
If you park your vehicle outside, you are exposing it to all sorts of critters that would love to use it for nesting, food storage and shelter. There are plenty of pictures online of people who've discovered there was more than an engine under the hood. In one case, the driver of an SUV started to smell a slight burning odor when she was driving. Turned out to be 200 walnuts and a lot of grass had been stored there by some indus...
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Affordable Transmissions Alternator Replacement Service in Brooklyn Park
Jul 5, 2020
Your vehicle alternator doesn't get enough credit. Though your battery gets your engine started, after that – it's all about the alternator.
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Fuel System Cleaning at Affordable Transmissions in Brooklyn Park for Better Performance
Jun 28, 2020
A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the engine.Fuel injectors are engineered to spray fuel in a specific pattern into the engine. (The pattern varies by engine type and design.) In order to achieve these spray patterns, the fuel must be pressuri...
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A New Battery in Brooklyn Park
Jun 21, 2020
Hello Brooklyn Park drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Brooklyn Park, here's some auto advice to help you.There are two measurements to consider when purchasing a new battery: cold cranking amps and reserve capacity. The power required to start a cold engine is measured in cold cran...
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Vive la Differential at Affordable Transmissions in Brooklyn Park
Jun 14, 2020
There are a lot of drivers in Brooklyn Park who are due for a differential service, but had never heard of a differential before. With front-wheel drive being so common in MN these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Brooklyn Park folks don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable that it's not something on th...
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Make Your Vehicle Last
Jun 7, 2020
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, MN folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do without. Most Brooklyn Park drivers couldn't afford new vehicles very often, so they had to make them last as long as they could.It's a good thing that v...
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Engine Hydration for Brooklyn Park Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
May 31, 2020
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating through your engine.The water pump is driven by a belt, chain or gear and only operates while the engine is running. It has a limited life span and sooner or l...
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