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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: Dec 18, 2022
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: Nov 20, 2022
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: Feb 28, 2021
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
Trickle Down Technology
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
Published on: Feb 10, 2019
To Save Gas Around Middletown: Keep up with Your Scheduled Service
One topic that hits the news in CT on a regular basis is the price of gas. The answer for some CT drivers is to buy a vehicle that gets better fuel economy. For those of us in Middletown who d...
Published on: Jan 27, 2019
Personal Auto Care Service Center Inc. Fuel Saving Tip for Middletown: Check Engine Light
Here's a question for Middletown, CT : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Hey, it's not there to create ambiance; it's a warning that something's...
Published on: Jan 01, 2019
Have You Checked Your Headlights?
Like everything in the CT automotive market, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. CT drivers can be safer at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility o...
Published on: Dec 30, 2018