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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: Feb 05, 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: Nov 06, 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: Sep 13, 2020
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
Published on: May 31, 2020
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: Apr 19, 2020
What You Need to Know from Your autoclinic of brandon Service Advisor
brandon drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowle...
Published on: Sep 08, 2019
Coolant/Antifreeze Service in brandon, florida
brandon auto owners may know that most automotive failures in brandon, florida, are tire related, but do you know the second most common cause of vehicle failure? Nope, it's not teenagers. It i...
Published on: Jul 21, 2019
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at autoclinic of brandon?
Today's autoclinic of brandon article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many brandon drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in florida who think that severe s...
Published on: Jul 07, 2019