Your engine really needs clean air to operate efficiently: it takes about twelve thousand gallons of air to burn a gallon of gas in your engine. And clean air is much better than dirty.
When yo...
You’ve probably seen auto parts delivery trucks in Dekalb making their rounds. Every part has a story behind it. Unfortunately, some of the stories are tales of repairs that could have been prev...
Your serpentine belt drives your alternator and air conditioning compressor. The power steering and power brake pumps are driven by the serpentine belt in many vehicles. In some vehicles, the water pu...
New tire choices can be overwhelming for Dekalb drivers. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive of...
Question
I’m Alex. My Check Engine Light came on. I’ve tried several things to make it go off, but nothing has worked. What should I do?
Answer
Like Alex, most of us h...
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course, t...
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Question:My headlight lenses are all cloudy. I checked with my Dekalb vehicle dealership about replacing them and it is very expensive. What else can I do?MOTOR WORKS Answer:You a...
If you’re old enough, you’ve heard the term “fan belt”. Back in the day the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the engine. There are still belt driven ...
