If you drive a car, truck, or utility vehicle that is 10 years old or older, you may need to replace the alternator. Primary Care Auto Repair advises that the average lifespan of the factory-installed alternator is 10 years. We are going to list the
In case you were wondering, the average lifespan of a factory fuel pump is 100,000 miles. Primary Care Auto Repair can replace your fuel pump if it goes bad. We are going to list the signs and symptoms of a malfunctioning fuel pump below. Bring
The mass airflow (MAF) sensor doesn’t turn on the check engine light actually, but you may end up with a check engine warning if the MAF sensor is malfunctioning. This is because the faulty sensor indirectly creates problems in your vehicle’s combustion chamber and sensors
You might think any ol’ motor oil will do in your Audi or VW, but the vehicle’s manufacturer recommends against it. In fact, they indicate on their website that they are quite specific as to which motor oil can be used in both Audi and
Yes, the oxygen sensor can damage the catalytic converter, although the damage is indirect. What actually happens is that the oxygen sensor malfunctions and sends incorrect data to your vehicle’s main computer chip. The chip uses this data and increases the amount of fuel in
If you hear knocking sounds coming from your engine, something is wrong that should be addressed right away. It’s possible that the knocking can damage your engine if left unchecked. Primary Care Auto Repair would be happy to get to the bottom of the reason
It’s a good idea to know automotive fluid colors so you can tell what is leaking out of your car, truck, or C/SUV should it spring a leak. Use a white cloth or paper towel to dab the leaking fluid from your garage floor so
You are faithful about changing your automobile’s fluids per the maintenance schedule listed in your owner’s manual. Take a look at the maintenance schedule to see when the filters need to be changed, as well. All cars, trucks, and utility vehicles have three or four
Are your car’s battery terminals a corroded mess? If they are, this is a sign that your battery needs to be replaced. Primary Care Auto Repair can test your battery to see if it is too old. Usually, corrosion is caused by leaking battery acid
Summer is upon us – finally. It’s been a long year and with things returning to normal, people are anxious to get out back into the world again. And that means plenty of car travel. Whether it be driving to the beach for a weekend