Automotive Industry News & Information - A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service

Let's talk about air conditioning service and repair issues. Most of us we don't give our air conditioning a second thought as long as it's making cold air. But it's a complex and expensive system that we should think about before it starts blowing hot air in the summer months.

You've probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on your dash when you start your engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything's OK. One of the warning lights looks like a car battery. Its job is to tell you if your battery's not charging properly.

JASPER Re-manufactured Nissan VQ40DE 4.0L DOHC Engine now available at A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine

Jasper Engines & Transmissions, the nation’s leader in remanufactured products, announces the availability of its re-manufactured Nissan VQ40DE 4.0L engine. This DOHC V6 engine is available in exchange for the following 2006-2011 vehicles: Nissan Frontier, Pathfinder, X-terra

Before you buy your next light bulb you should know the ins and outs of halogen bulbs! Most new-model vehicles have halogen headlights because they produce more light than a regular bulb. Be careful: like all halogen lights, touching the glass bulb means that bulb is contaminated with oil that can heat up and cause burnouts more quickly.

A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine now offers the Nissan VQ35DE V6 Engine with our partner Jasper Engines & Transmissions, the nation's leading re-manufacturer of drive train components, continues expanding into the import industry. The Nissan VQ35DE, a 3.5L DOHC V6 with variable valve timing (VVT), is available for engine replacement for the following Nissan vehicle applications:

2002-2006 Altima
2002-2008 Maxima
2002-2007 Murano
2003-2006 Quest

Jasper Engines & Transmissions, the nation’s leader in remanufactured products, announces the availability of its re-manufactured Toyota 1MZ-FE 3.0L engine. This DOHC V6 engine is available in exchange for 1994-2006 (Toyota Camry, Avalon, Solara, Sienna, Highlander | Lexus ES300, RX300) vehicles.

AC, Car Battery and More Care Tips
1. Run your AC in winter To keep your car’s air-conditioning system fit for the next warm season, run it a few times throughout the winter. This will prevent moving parts in the compressor from seizing. Also, circulating the refrigerant will help keep the seals soft and pliant.

Car Engine and Other Systems Care Tips
1. Check engine oil at every other fill-up For an accurate reading, follow this procedure:

Run or drive your car for about 15 minutes to warm the oil; then park the car in a level place.Turn off the engine and wait 15 minutes to allow the oil in the engine to drain back to the oil pan.
Remove the dipstick and wipe it clean with a paper towel or rag. Reinsert the dipstick, being sure to push it in all the way, then pull it out again to check the oil level. It should be somewhere between the hash marks on the dipstick.
Add the type and amount of oil as specified in your owner’s manual, if necessary.