Eventually, the time comes to replace your car, truck, or SUV. Often, you’ll decide to go used to save some money. This can either be a great financial decision, but it takes a little more groundwork to make sure you’re getting a good deal and a reliable vehicle. From researching, to test driving, to inspecting a used vehicle, T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, FL has a few tips to help you get there.
Fuel Systems are particularly important on diesel trucks, whether you drive a Ford, Chevrolet, or Dodge pickup. At T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, fuel system maintenance and repair is a service we prioritize, since we know how essential a reliable fuel system is.
If you’ve ever been behind the wheel of a commercial truck, you already know that driving in reverse isn’t easy. At T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, most of the damage we see is a result of an accident which occurred in reverse.
If you drive a car with a manual transmission, you already know you have a clutch. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? At T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, we believe that knowing a little more about your car better prepares you to keep it maintained. Here’s what you should know about your clutch disc.
Tire pressure may seem innocuous enough, but at T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, we know how much of a difference correct tire pressure makes. Tire pressure checks are just one of many regular service items we check when you bring your truck in for servicing, but it’s one that’s more important than you might think.
While keeping your car, truck, or SUV looking nice is important, there are other reasons to keep the exterior of your vehicle in good shape. From T & A American Car Care Center in Milton, FL, here are some tips for keeping your car looking good, and how that keeps it reliably on the road.
Part of maintaining your vehicle is keeping its safety devices in good working order, especially when there are kids in the car. Seat belts, window locks, and airbag sensors work together to keep children safe in an automobile. Though safety components are generally very reliable, they do occasionally fail. T & A American Car Care Center in Milton is here when they do; here are some things to watch out for.
Your car’s fuel system works with the rest of the engine control system to deliver the best performance with the lowest emissions. Check your car’s fuel system regularly or immediately if you smell gas or suspect a problem.
What does it do? - The fuel system transfers fuel from the fuel tank and passes it through a fuel filter for straining before it arrives at the injectors. A pressure regulator controls fuel pressure to ensure good engine performance under a variety of speed and load conditions. Fuel injectors, when activated, spray a metered amount of fuel into the engine. Some vehicles use a return line system to return unused fuel back to the tank.
