Category: engine
-
What You Need to Know About Your Car’s Blown Head Gasket
Understanding a Blown Head Gasket and Its Impact on Your Vehicle Camp Hill’s Market on Market farmer’s market has started up again this season, hosted by the Downtown Camp Hill Association. But, on your trip to this amazing farmer’s market you car sputtered and stopped. What happened? A blown Head Gasket! So, to better understand…
-
Stop Vehicle Cooling System Damage from Rust and Corrosion
Rust and Corrosion: Silent Enemies of Your Vehicle’s Cooling System When it comes to hitting the road, nothing is more aggravating than running into problems that keep us from getting to where we need to go. Last week it was downed wires reported on Wilson Avenue in Hanover. But, it could also be issues with…
-
The Pitfalls of Revving Your Engine | Lancaster Meineke
Why Revving Your Engine is NOT Great for Your Car or Truck Ahhh, the allure of revving an engine: its powerful roar, the adrenaline-inducing vibrations. It’s undeniable! And, whether it’s to impress bystanders or simply to feel the rush of power, we all have succumbed to the temptation of revving the ol’ engine. However, what…
-
What You Need to Know About Your Engine’s Crankshaft
Understanding Your Engine’s Crankshaft: Signs of Failure and Maintenance Tips Wawa is making its way to your Cumberland county neighborhood. And if you want to hit the road to head over and grab some of Wawa’s famous coffee, it’s best to ensure your car engine is up for the trip. Your car’s engine is a…
-
The Benefits of Filling Up Before You Get to Empty
Why You Should Fill Up Your Car’s Gas Tank Before It Gets Too Low We’ve all been there – driving on fumes, desperately searching for the nearest gas station as the fuel gauge needle hovers above the empty mark. And while it may seem convenient to push your car to its limit before refueling, there…
-
New Engine vs. Engine Rebuilt: The Very Best Choice for You
New Engine? Engine Rebuilt? What’s the Right Choice for Your Vehicle It’s Spring Break in Mechanicsburg! But spending your hard earned cash on auto repair wasn’t on your family’s Spring Break fun. And worse, it’s the engine that needs repair. So, you start thinking of what you could do to prevent the hit on your…
-
The Toughest Vehicle Repairs to Fix in Hanover, PA
Navigating the Automotive Maze: Tackling the Toughest Vehicle Repairs Plans for the future of Hanover’s downtown district were presented to the public last last year on the Streetscape initiative. It’s a plan to fix a problem that involves both pedestrians and cars. And one not so easily solved. But city planning isn’t the only area…
-
Why Anti-Freeze is so Important and Which is Best for You
The Vital Role of Engine Coolant: Why and When to Change It Your vehicle’s engine is a finely tuned machine. And one important component that plays a key role in its performance and longevity is the engine coolant, also called anti-freeze. But, it is often overlooked by many drivers even though it is the fluid…
-
The Important Hints Your Fuel Pump Is Failing Big Time
Signs of a Failing Fuel Pump: Is Your Car in Trouble? Your car’s fuel pump plays a crucial role in ensuring the proper functioning of your vehicle. Because, it’s responsible for delivering fuel from the tank to the engine. And a healthy fuel pump is essential for smooth and efficient operation. However, like any other…
-
Check Engine Light Horror? The Best Thing to do.
Taking the Horror Out Of Seeing the Check Engine Light Lit. It’s that time of year when ghosts, goblins and other spooks are everywhere. And it certainly felt as if your car had picked up a goblin on the way home from Hersheypark Halloween . Because, the dreaded check engine light flicked on and didn’t go off. So,…