by BlackMountainMedia | Mar 7, 2020 | Auto Repair Service
Is it time to change my Spark Plug Wires? Most people will make the decision to change their spark plug wires for two reasons. The first is when their owner’s manual recommends it, the other is when the engine begins to misfire. Why do spark plug wires fail, and why...
by BlackMountainMedia | Mar 7, 2020 | Auto Repair Service
Spark plugs produce an electrical spark that ignites the mixture of fuel and air in your engine’s combustion chambers, creating an “explosion”, forcing the pistons to move up and down. This “explosion” creates the turning force needed to propel the vehicle forward...
by BlackMountainMedia | Mar 7, 2020 | Auto Repair Service
Shock absorbers limit the amount of suspension movement by dampening spring oscillations. Struts reinforce the active components of the suspension to the same end. Shocks and Struts keep you from hitting your head on the ceiling of the vehicle every time you hit a...
by BlackMountainMedia | Mar 7, 2020 | Auto Repair Service
Is Tire Rotation a Good Idea? Yes and No. A better question to ask our technicians would be, “Is a tire rotation a good idea for my vehicle?” What is involved in the process of rotating a vehicle’s tires? Simply put it is moving tires to a new location, right to left,...
by BlackMountainMedia | Mar 7, 2020 | Auto Repair Service
When it comes to purchasing tires, a few important factors will help you decide which is best for you and your vehicle needs. Your driving habits and the type of vehicle you’re driving are two big things to consider. Weather should also be a key factor in your...