Category: Diagnostics
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Power Steering Fluid: Everything You Need to Know
Power Steering Fluid: What It Does, How It Works, and When to See a Mechanic Power steering fluid plays a key role in making your car easier to steer. Since it allows your power steering system to function smoothly, it helps you turn the wheel with less effort. But when power steering fluid becomes low…
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Fuel Efficiency: What You Need to Know to Save Money
Fuel Efficiency: What It Is, How to Maximize It, and When to See a Mechanic in York, PA Fuel efficiency is, in fact, the key to getting the most out of every gallon of gas. Whether you are driving through York, PA, or taking a long road trip, saving fuel is, therefore, important. Here at…
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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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Thinking of Buying a Used Car? What You Need to Know
Your Top Things to Consider When Buying a Used Car For many of us in New Cumberland, we stuffed our bellies at Thanksgiving, and then survived another Black Friday shopping extravaganza. But, for some of us, the thought of the upcoming gift giving season has led us to thoughts of purchasing a used car for…
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Thinking of a Car Trade In? Here’s What You Need to Know
Steps to Maximize Your Car or Truck Trade-In Value The holiday season is quicky approaching. And, with this in mind, many of us in Lancaster are thinking about gift giving. Because, Black Friday follows Thanksgiving and for some, one BIG gift we may be thinking about is new car or truck for our loved one.…
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The Best Time for Fall Maintenance to Save Time and Money
Why the Changing Season is the Perfect Time for Vehicle Maintenance We here in Hershey are starting to enjoy cooler days and chilly nights; a sure sign that autumn is on the horizon. And as summer fades into fall, the changing weather and road conditions offer a timely reminder that your vehicle may need a…
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Alternator Voltage Regulator: Everything You Need to Know
What You Need to Know About Your Car’s Alternator Voltage Regulator Fireworks, food and fun are expected to make York’s annual Labor Day celebration electric! And we all know that an electric celebration is always a good thing. This holds true for the electric “celebration” that goes on in your car or truck. And we…
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The Best Way to Get Your Ride Ready For Back to School
Get Your Car in Top Shape for York’s Back-to-School Season Back to School season is in full swing here in York. And along with it comes the planning, carpool scheduling, and back to school shopping that fills our calendar. But, one task you shouldn’t overlook as you stock up on supplies and adjust to new…
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Does Your Car Have Trouble Starting? Here’s Some Solutions
Troubleshooting Why Your Car is Slow to Start Picture this: it’s been a long day with the family at the York County History Center checking out all the museums. But, now it’s time to go home. So you load up the kids, buckle them in, and then start up the car. But, alas, it is…