March 2022
Most Jackson folks occasionally have days when they've got a bunch of errands to run. Yesterday was my day off and I needed to fill the gas tank, pick up some groceries at my Jackson market, swing by the ATM and get the kids from school. I could have made four trips . . . but that would have bee...
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Posted in Maintenance
on March 27, 2022
If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea...
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Posted in Cooling System
on March 20, 2022
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Jackson drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people.Let's get the urgency issues out of the way first. If your Check Engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that ...
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Posted in Monitoring System
on March 13, 2022
Hello Jackson, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hang...
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Posted in Parts
on March 06, 2022
Let's talk about something critical for all Jackson drivers: your brakes. Your vehicle is heavy, and it takes a lot of muscle to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop so everything needs to be in good working order.Here's an explanation on how your disc brakes work:The wheel hub keeps yo...
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Posted in Older Vehicles
on March 05, 2022
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Jackson residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Missouri folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forg...
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Posted in Exhaust
on March 04, 2022
Hey Jackson area drivers, are your tires worn out? What is the standard for our Missouri streets? How can you tell on your vehicle?While there may be legal requirements for the Jackson area, there are safety concerns that go beyond meeting minimum replacement mandates.Two-thirty-seconds of an i...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on March 03, 2022
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