Category: Electrical
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Ignition Coil: The Flame that Brings Your Car to Life
Ignition Coils: What They Are and Why They Matter at Meineke in New Cumberland When it comes to starting your car and keeping it running smoothly, your ignition coil plays a crucial role. Since it transforms your battery’s low voltage into a powerful spark, it allows your engine to ignite the fuel-air mixture efficiently. Whether…
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Starter Solenoid: Making Sure Your Car Turns on Every Time
Starter Solenoid: What It Is and When to See a Mechanic in York When you turn your key or push the start button, your car’s engine doesn’t fire up by accident—it’s the starter solenoid that makes it happen. Since it controls the flow of electricity from your battery to the starter motor, this small part…
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EV Battery Range: How to Get the Most Out of Your Charge
EV Battery Range: What It Is and When to See a Mechanic Driving an electric vehicle gives you a cleaner, more efficient way to travel—but it also comes with new terms to understand. One of the most important is EV battery range, which refers to how far your car can travel on a single charge.…
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Charging Your EV: The Best Practices to Keep a Strong Charge
Charging Your EV: What It Is and When to See a Mechanic Driving an electric vehicle comes with big benefits—but it also requires a new way of thinking about energy. Since EVs rely entirely on electricity instead of gasoline, charging your EV is a key part of ownership. Whether you’re commuting through East Petersburg or…
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Fuses: A Small Part that Plays a Big Role
Your vehicle’s fuses may be small, but they play a big role in keeping your car’s electrical system running properly. A blown fuse can lead to power failures in your headlights, radio, power windows, or, above all, your engine’s control systems. Whether you are driving through York, PA, or heading out to the new Greek…
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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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A Meineke Message to Those Devastated by Hurricane Helene
Thoughts for Those Affected by Hurricane Helene from Meineke in Mechanicsburg As the aftermath of Hurricane Helene continues to unfold, we here at Meineke in Mechanicsburg would like our neighbors to the southeast to know that our thoughts and hearts go out to all those who have been impacted by this devastating storm. We understand…
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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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Headlights Dim When Starting Your Car? What You Need to Know
Troubleshooting Why Your Vehicle Headlights Dim When Starting Seeing your headlights dim when you start your vehicle can be concerning. Because, when this happens it may indicate an underlying problem that needs your attention. And keeping your attention on automotive issues can prevent bigger problems; like when a driverless tractor-trailer drifted across Queen St. and…