Replacement Parts

Benefits of changing plug wire The humble spark plug wire is the communication between your vehicle’s engine timing system (be it electronic or mechanical) and the spark plugs. This signal is vitally important. If the signal to spark isn’t received, the engine misses. You waste fuel and power. If the signal is too early or too late, you lose power and your engine can be damaged. While it seems like the signal should be carried by the plug wire without incident, spark plug wire isn’t as simple as they seem. First, the wires can become damaged. Second, the wires can… Read More

Benefits of an air filter Your car air filter is a key part of your engine’s respiratory system. Not to be confused with the car air intake that controls the volume of air that’s brought into the chamber, an engine air filter is responsible for cleaning the air as it enters into the engine compartment. Because this air will be mixed with fuel and ignited during combustion, ensuring that any harmful debris from the outside doesn’t make it through is key. As you add more miles onto your vehicle, your engine’s air filter is destined to become clogged with debris. Filters get… Read More

Keep your family safe in the event of a carjacking It’s any parent’s deepest fear to have their child stuck in the crossfire in the event of a carjacking. While the reality of such a situation is frightening, it may be a good idea to role play the situation with your family and talk them through how to respond and remain calm (if your children are old enough). Be aware of what’s happening around you. Most carjacking will occur in the victim’s driveway. Prepare yourself mentally and physically for a carjacking situation by roleplaying a scenario with your family. You can make… Read More

Fuel tank tips I was recently talking to a customer who recalled that her grandfather always told her to keep her fuel tank full. I guess he was always worried about getting stranded somewhere. I also realized that many people don’t understand that there are other reasons we should keep our fuel tank full, too. While not wanting to get stranded is a valid concern, the other reasons have much more to do with preserving the life of your car’s engine. Condensation – Condensation can form in the empty part of your fuel tank. In the winter that condensation can… Read More

Spark plug benefits Think of spark plug as the tiniest bolt of lighting. Small but mighty, the spark of electricity that the plug emits across a small gap creates the ignition for the combustion needed to start your car. By putting the engine’s pistons in motion, your car can power up, stay powered up and produce a smooth burn of the compressed air-fuel mixture. Mind you, spark plug likes it hot: they withstand extreme heat and pressure within your cylinders and are built to burn off deposits from fuel additives or other contaminants. What does it mean for you? Well,… Read More