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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
Modern vehicles in and around Jackson run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Jackson drivers without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really s...
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Posted in Parts
on June 13, 2021
Like everything in the Missouri automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. Missouri drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility on Jackson roads, enabling you to see farther. They also improve your peripheral visio...
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Posted in Parts
on January 31, 2021
Local Jackson roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times and a travel kit tailored to a specific trip.Your close-to-home kit for around Jackson would...
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Posted in Parts
on November 29, 2020
Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Jackson road? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine accessories. It runs the alternator - which charges the battery; the water pump - ...
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Posted in Parts
on April 05, 2020
Today we want to talk to Jackson drivers about timing belts. They're something that many drivers don't know much about and yet your vehicle won't run if it's broken and it could cause many thousands of dollars damage if it does break. A broken timing belt is usually a tale of woe. Even though t...
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Posted in Parts
on December 01, 2019
Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. Unburnt fuel is forced into the crankcase as your engine runs. The PCV (positive crankcase ventilation) valve vents this unburnt fuel and oil vapors from the crankcase and sends it back into the air intake system to be burned in the engine. A clogged...
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Posted in Parts
on March 03, 2019
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