Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat and the water pump The water pump’s like the heart of your cooling system, circulating the fluid throughout. It’s a small Continue Reading...
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Monthly Archives: October 2012
Good brakes are obviously very important. If you’ve ever had your brakes go out while you’re driving around the Elbert area, you’ll know how terrifying it can be. Today we’ll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem, and how to make good repair choices. Often, the first indication that something’s wrong with the brakes is an Continue Reading...
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Power steering is standard on nearly every car and truck in Colorado Springs, CO these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the heart of the system is a pump that’s driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact us at All Around Automotive for questions about your power Continue Reading...
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People in Colorado Springs have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you’re wondering: What are the key issues? Some new vehicle manufacturers in Colorado Springs are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles or more. This practice came under scrutiny when Continue Reading...
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When it comes to their vehicles, some Elbert people don’t have a maintenance mindset. They know they need to take care of their cars, but it just seems really hard to get them to remember to do it. Elbert drivers generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance, but just may have not applied it to their minivans. Continue Reading...
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