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The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes. And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fu...
Published on: Sep 17, 2023
Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know ...
Published on: Jul 09, 2023
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.
That kind of re...
Published on: Apr 03, 2022
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 yea...
Published on: Dec 08, 2019
Automotive Tips from Tune In And Tune Up!: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around Bend.An old ti...
Published on: Jan 20, 2019
A New Battery in Bend
Hello Bend drivers, let's talk about batteries. Car batteries are just like any rechargeable battery. They will eventually wear out and die. If you are shopping for a new battery in Bend, here'...
Published on: Jan 14, 2019
Fuel Injectors
The last new American vehicles sold in Bend with a carburetor rolled out of the Oregon dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Bend, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In ...
Published on: Jan 01, 2019
The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance)
If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
Published on: Dec 24, 2018