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It’s important to know your car battery’s age and to inspect it regularly. Automobile batteries only last three-to-five years on average. Take a look at the sticker on your vehicle’s battery to see when it was manufactured. Inspect the battery regularly, too, and if you see any of the following battery trouble, bring your vehicle…

It’s Back To School Time: Three Things You Need To Get Done For Your Vehicle

August 26, 2020

Back to school season is here. And it’s time to make sure if your vehicle needs the parts to keep it running. After all, since you might be dropping off the kids at school or picking them up from sports practice, your car will still be logging in some serious mileage. Pit Shop Auto Repair…

What Is the Difference Between a Lean and Rich Carburetor Mixture

August 1, 2020

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Pit Shop Auto Repair can attest that subtle things can really affect your vehicle’s engine performance. One of these subtle things in the air and fuel being mixed in the carburetor. The wrong air/fuel ratio can stall your car, truck, crossover, or SUV or make it impossible to start. Let’s talk about lean and rich…

How To Keep Your Car In Good Shape This Summer

July 6, 2020

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Summer has arrived, and you’ve been thinking about taking the kids on a road trip. Or maybe you want to get to work on time, even when the summer traffic is getting heavy. It’s important to keep your car in good shape this summer with some routine maintenance. We here at Pit Shop Auto Repair…

Your Vehicle’s Fuel Pump Could Be Going Bad if the Seven Following Things Are Happening

July 1, 2020

The fuel pump in your car, truck, or SUV plays a critical role. Without it, your vehicle will not start or run. The fuel pump is how the gasoline gets from the tank to the engine. Using either an electric motor, which is more common these days, or vacuum pressure, the fuel pump draws the…

4 Signs You Need Your Carburetor Cleaned and Adjusted

Four Signs You Need Your Carburetor Cleaned and Adjusted

June 1, 2020

Your vehicle’s carburetor plays a crucial in engine performance. A dirty or failing carburetor can create chaos under the hood. You’ll also run into trouble if your carburetor isn’t adjusted properly. You can tell if you’re on the road to carburetor problems. Just look for any of the four signs listed below. If you notice…

Help! My Car Just Broke Down, What Should I Do?

May 1, 2020

Nobody backs out of their driveway and sets out for the day expecting to deal with a broke down vehicle. However, it could happen to anyone at virtually anytime. At Pit Shop Auto Repair, we always stress the importance of preventative maintenance so you can possibly avoid these situations, but even the most well-maintained cars…

What Are The Different Types Of Windshield Damage?

April 1, 2020

Windshield damage comes in many shapes and sizes and all damage should be fixed. Your windshield is part of your vehicle’s stability, which might seem a little strange considering it can shatter if hit hard enough. Nonetheless, the windshield strengthens your car, truck, or SUV’s body, so any damage to the windshield not only weakens…

Here Are 6 Signs of Exhaust System Trouble in Your Car

Here Are Six Signs of Exhaust System Trouble in Your Car

March 10, 2020

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Your vehicle’s exhaust system usually doesn’t cause any trouble but it isn’t invincible, either. Tasked with handling the exhaust generated by the motor, the exhaust system does more than remove the exhaust through the tailpipe. It also treats the exhaust to make it safe for the environment and keeps dangerous exhaust outside of your car,…

4 Signs Your Fuel Injectors Need Cleaning

Four Signs Your Fuel Injectors Need Cleaning

February 3, 2020