Tag: engine
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Valve Train: Making Sure Your Engine Runs Smoothly
Valve Train: What It Is and Why It Matters at Meineke in Mechanicsburg When your engine starts running rough, ticking loudly, or losing power, the issue could be your valve train. Because this system controls how air and fuel enter—and exhaust leaves—your engine, it plays a major role in your vehicle’s performance. Whether you’re commuting…
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Cooling System: Keeping You and Your Engine Cool All Summer
Cooling System: What It Is and Why It Matters at Meineke in New Freedom When your engine runs, it creates a lot of heat that must be controlled. Because too much heat can damage critical parts, your cooling system keeps temperatures in check. Whether you’re commuting through New Freedom or Heading out for something sweet,…
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The Mighty Fuel Filter: Your Car’s or Truck’s Lungs
The Role of Your Vehicle’s Fuel Filter and How to Maintain It Just like your body reacts to air quality and pollen, so too does your car or truck. Luckily, we in New Freedom have enjoyed fairly good air quality index recently. And this is good news for our bodies and our vehicles. Because our…
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Yuck! Dirty Fuel Injectors: What You Need to Know
Dirty Fuel Injectors: Why They Matter and How to Keep Them Clean Dirty fuel injectors can wreak havoc on your vehicle’s performance here in York. Because these small but critical parts are responsible for delivering fuel into the engine at the right time and in the right amount. But, when they get clogged or dirty,…
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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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How to Save Your Exhaust System: What You Must Know
How to Best Keep Your Exhaust System from Failing and Recognize Signs of Trouble Imagine you’re ready to hop in your car to head out to Mechanicsburg for Thanksgiving Dinner at family’s. But, instead you find your exhaust system is kaput! So, you are forced to order Thanksgiving dinner in instead. Therefore, to avoid this…
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Regular Oil Changes: Saves You Big Bucks Down the Road
Why Regular Oil Changes Save You Money in the Long Run We’ve got a lot going on here in Harrisburg. So, staying on top of regular oil changes might feel like just another item on your to-do list. But it’s one of the best investments you can make for your vehicle’s health—and your wallet. So,…
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What is a Starter Solenoid? Everything You Need to Know
What is a Starter Solenoid, and How to Maintain It A Dunkin’ opening in Cumberland County’s Mechanicsburg celebrated its grand opening with a coffee promotion that gave the first 100 people in line on free coffee for a year. And coffee is definitely a great way to get you started in the morning. But, maybe…
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The Mighty Radiator! What it Does and Tips to Maintain It
Understanding Your Vehicle’s Radiator: What It Does, How Long It Lasts, and the Best Tips to Care For It Cooler weather is coming to New Cumberland. And though the temperature is dropping, it doesn’t mean your car or truck is no longer at risk of overheating. But, luckily, vehicles come equipped with the mighty radiator.…
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Avoid Engine Failure: Signs to Look for to Save You Money
Signs Your Engine is Failing: What to Watch For Lancaster has heart! And this has never been more clear than when we see local Lancaster volunteers and relief groups sending help this week, after Hurricane Milton ripped through Central Florida on Wednesday night. And just like our amazing citizens are the heart of Lancaster, so…