by Dr Auto | May 20, 2014 | Blog
Is your car running poorly? Or is your “check engine” light on? Have you been told that your auto software needs to be updated? Let’s face it…the computer age is the here and now in virtually everything, especially the automobile. Cars today have multiple...
by Dr Auto | Jul 8, 2013 | Blog
1) Evaporative leak: Evaporative emissions are caused by fuel volatility, or its tendency to change from liquid to gas. A rise in outside temperature can cause an increase in pressure in your gas tank, which must be vented to prevent the gas tank from deforming. They...
by Dr Auto | Jun 28, 2013 | Blog
The Tires Tire Pressure Make sure that you have the correct tire pressure in all five tires. (In case you never noticed, there’s a tire in the trunk.) There’s plenty of debate about what constitutes “correct” tire pressure, but we suggest going...
by Dr Auto | Jun 5, 2013 | Blog
Here’s the first installment of our advice for things to thoroughly check out—before you set out on your next adventure. The Cooling System 1. The Radiator First, make sure that the radiator core is in good shape. In areas of the country where roads are salted,...
by Dr Auto | Jan 30, 2013 | Blog
Another question we often hear is, “How can I make sure my car will pass emissions?” If your vehicle is a 1996 model or newer and the check engine light is on it will not pass emissions in Rutherford County. No matter what the failure, it simply will not be granted a...
