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

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The exhaust on your truck is an important series of components, that work together to ensure smooth, reliable operation. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, we also know that exhaust systems are especially susceptible to damage and rust; pipes, mufflers, and other parts are exposed to hazards on the road, and to the environment. This situation, combined with caustic emissions and extreme heat, creates a perfect opportunity for problems to arise.

At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, we’re not only here to fix your truck when something goes wrong...we’re here to help you understand your truck a little better, too. Here are some tips concerning your thermostat - how it works, what to watch out for, and what to do about it when one fails.

Air filters are an important part of vehicle maintenance. What many people don’t realize is you actually have two filters; one for your engine and a cabin filter to filter the air coming into your car. Both of them function the same way but have entirely different purposes. They are often neglected, particularly the cabin filter, and yours may need to be changed right now. This guide, provided by A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, highlights the importance of filters, symptoms of an overused one, and how to maintain them.

Your radiator hoses are under a lot of pressure, in both the figurative and literal sense. From A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, here’s what you need to know about the radiator hoses on your car, truck, or SUV.

On a truck that travels hundreds of thousands of miles and is equipped with anywhere from four to eighteen tires, tire replacement is a concept you’re undoubtedly familiar with. For all your tire maintenance and replacement needs, A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine is the place to be.

Wheel bearings are an often overlooked, but incredibly important component on your diesel truck; and when one begins to fail, other problems begin to arise. A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine has the information you need to recognize a problem before it turns into a bigger one. Here’s what to look out for:

The turbocharger on your diesel is a precision-engineered component that requires proper maintenance to ensure it meets your needs and performs every time you get behind the wheel - no matter what the task is. Here at A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, our team is the perfect choice to ensure that the turbocharger on your diesel is always working at optimum capacity with no problems as our diesel technicians are simply the best plus when you are running tens or even hundreds of thousands of RPMs, keeping everything in good shape is absolutely necessary. Fortunately, we have exactly what you need!

If you drive a car, truck, or SUV that runs on gasoline, there's a good chance you’ve run it low on fuel a few times (or more than a few times,) and maybe even run out of gas completely a time or two. At A-Ford-Able Auto Repair & Tire Service in St Augustine, FL, we like to provide information applicable to you. Running a vehicle low on fuel is something we’re all guilty of, and most of us don’t think twice about it. But, can it be bad for your car?