Category: Auto Care
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Regenerative Brakes and How They Save You Money
Regenerative Brakes in EVs: What to Know When Switching from Gas-Powered Cars If you’re making the switch from a gas-powered car to an electric vehicle (EV), one of the first things you’ll notice is how different the braking feels. And that’s because most EVs come equipped with regenerative braking, a system that, not only slows…
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Head Gasket Maintenance and Repair for Your Vehicle
Blown Head Gaskets: Signs, Maintenance, and Why It Matters A blown head gasket is one of the most serious and costly engine issues Lancaster drivers can face. Because, the head gasket seals the combustion chambers and keeps coolant and oil from mixing. So, when it fails, it can lead to overheating, loss of power, and…
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A/C Maintenance to Get You Ready for Spring
Vehicle Air Conditioning Maintenance and Repair: Why It’s Important and When to Get It Checked Your car’s air conditioning system is essential for comfort, especially during hot weather. And proper maintenance ensures it runs efficiently, extends its lifespan, and prevents costly repairs. Even though it may be cold now in Harrisburg, the spring is quicky…
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Rusted Brakes? Can this Happen and What to Do About It
Can Your Car or Truck Brakes Rust? How It Happens and What to Do About It This winter has brought Harrisburg plenty of snow and rain to Central Pennsylvania. And with snow and rain, comes the possibility of rust. But does that include the brakes on your vehicle? Yes, your car or truck’s brakes can…
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Essential EV Fluids: The Ultimate Guide for EVs
Essential Fluid Maintenance for EV Cars and Trucks: Why It Matters We here in Camp Hill car about our environment. And for many of us, that means investing in an EV car or truck. Because electric vehicles (EVs) don’t rely on engine oil like traditional gas-powered cars. But, they still require fluid maintenance to ensure…
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Your Vehicle’s O-Rings: The Best Info Online
What Are Your Car’s O-Rings (Toric Joints), and Why Are They Important? O-rings, also known as toric joints, are small but important components in your vehicle’s engine, fuel system, air conditioning, and other essential parts. Because these circular seals (typically made of rubber or synthetic materials) are designed to prevent leaks by creating a tight…
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Smoking Tires: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe
Why Are My Tires Smoking While Driving? Valentines Day is around the corner and celebrations like the “Love is in the Air Author Event” is just one of the smokin’ events that is taking place in Mechanicsville. And while we love the idea of a “smokin” celebration, what we don’t love is smokin’ tires on…
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The Mighty PCV Valve: Your Car’s Superhero
The Role of Your Car’s PCV Valve and How to Tell If It’s Failing Your car’s Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) valve is a small but important part of your engine’s emissions system here in Hanover. And it plays in important role in helping to regulate airflow and prevent harmful gases from building up inside the…
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Axle-Related Problems: What You Need to Know
Understanding Your Car’s Axle: How to Keep It in Top Shape Imagine this: You were going to check out New Freedom’s newest “made from scratch” bakery, Burtt Baking Co. when suddenly you had trouble turning onto Second St. You wonder: could it be problems with your car’s axle? Because you know that it’s your car’s…
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Your Car’s Drivetrain: What You Need to Know
Understanding Your Vehicle’s Drivetrain: What It Is, How to Maintain It, and Signs of Trouble We’ve got a bit more snowy, wintery weather coming into our mix over the next few days for drivers here in York. And that makes your car’s drivetrain more important than ever. Because it’s your vehicle’s drivetrain that delivers power…