Automotive Tips from All Things Automotive & Diesel Service: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced
Posted November 26, 2015 12:00 PMThe timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Idaho Falls drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.
Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expensive maintenance services, but the cost at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service to correct an engine damaged by a broken timing belt is much, much more.
The timing belt has a tensioner to help maintain proper belt tension. The tensioner should be replaced along with the timing belt and any idler pulleys at the vehicle manufacturer’s specified service interval. Your All Things Automotive & Diesel Service service advisor can help you with the timing belt.
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All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-523-3903
Automotive Tips from All Things Automotive & Diesel Service: Wiper Blade Options
Posted November 25, 2015 12:00 PMWiper blades are critically important to Idaho Falls drivers for good driving visibility and safety. When it’s time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Idaho Falls drivers should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicle.
If you live in ID where there is a lot of wet weather, flying insects, or you do a lot of highway driving, you may want to upgrade to a more advanced design or premium quality wiper blade. Your friendly and professional All Things Automotive & Diesel Service service advisor can share the options available for your vehicle and help you decide which wiper blades are optimal for you.
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All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-523-3903
Automotive Tips from All Things Automotive & Diesel Service: Battery Testing
Posted November 13, 2015 12:00 PMThe simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service when they are no longer able to hold a full charge.
Batteries are a big ticket item for most Idaho Falls drivers and it’s tempting to put off buying a new one as long as possible. But a battery that cannot hold a full charge requires the alternator to work extra hard, causing it to wear out prematurely.
Your All Things Automotive & Diesel Service service advisor can test your battery to see if it should be replaced. Testing is a good idea for ID drivers because a battery might still be good, but become dead because of a bad alternator or even a worn serpentine belt and tensioner.
All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-523-3903
Automotive Tips from All Things Automotive & Diesel Service: Serpentine Belt Overview
Posted November 10, 2015 12:00 PMThe technicians at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulleys and the accessories. Some cars in Idaho Falls have two serpentine belts.
The serpentine belt, the belt tensioner (which maintains the appropriate tension on the belt) and the idler pulleys are together known as the accessory drive system.
Now your serpentine belt and the belt tensioner will just wear out over time – that’s why your vehicle manufacturer has a scheduled belt replacement interval. The team at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service in Idaho Falls can inspect your serpentine belt for wear and get it replaced if it’s time.
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All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-523-3903