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Archive for August 2011

Fuel Injector Cleaning In Idaho Falls

Posted August 31, 2011 12:00 PM

In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute.

High temperatures under your hood and variations in Idaho Falls gas quality cause fuel injectors to be fouled with wax, dirt, water, additives and carbon. Injectors can become partially clogged, preventing them from delivering the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure.

When your vehicle's injectors are dirty, the fuel doesn't burn as efficiently, resulting in poor fuel economy and loss of power. So it's important to keep your fuel injectors clean.

We can perform a full fuel system service for you at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service in which the fuel injectors are cleaned so that they operate properly and deliver the right amount of fuel at the right time.

ID drivers should remember that proper maintenance of their fuel system means that they will spend less on gas in Idaho Falls, enjoy strong performance and prevent costly repairs down the road.

 

All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-523-3903

 



Tracking True in ID: Wheel Alignment in Idaho Falls

Posted August 24, 2011 12:00 PM

The biggest issue for Idaho Falls area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service in Idaho Falls.

When undergoing an alignment service at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are checked for damage. Then the alignment is charted and checked against the factory settings.

Precision adjustments are made to bring the wheels back into alignment. This gets all four wheels going in exactly the same direction.

Idaho Falls drivers should be aware of the signs of alignment problems. These include the car pulling to one side. Also, the steering wheel may not be centered when you're going straight. If you see the edges of one or more tires rapidly wearing down, you should have your Idaho Falls service center look it over. If you've been in an auto accident in ID, you should get your alignment checked.

Obviously, a big jolt can seriously knock things out of alignment, but Idaho Falls area drivers also need to understand that a series of smaller ones can add up.

That's why we recommend periodic alignment checks. If your vehicle owner's manual doesn't specify the interval, once a year might be appropriate. Or check with a service advisor at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service in Idaho Falls.

One thing's for sure: the cost of the alignment at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service is cheaper for Idaho Falls drivers than having to buy a couple of new tires because of neglect.

 All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-523-3903

 



On Board Diagnostics for Idaho Falls Motorists

Posted August 19, 2011 12:00 PM

Some Idaho Falls vehicle owners wonder why All Things Automotive & Diesel Service and other Idaho Falls auto repair shops charge a fee for vehicle diagnostics.

Receiving a diagnostic charge at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service for a tricky automotive problem shouldn't be a surprise. In the Idaho Falls area, automotive diagnostics can cover quite a range. If you hear a noise in your vehicle brakes when you slow down in rush-hour traffic on a busy ID road, you pull off at the next off-ramp and take a quick visual check. That is usually enough to know what needs to be done. If you're having an intermittent problem with your vehicle engine, however, a All Things Automotive & Diesel Service diagnosis may be much more involved.

Much of the Idaho Falls driver's confusion comes when the problem involves the Check Engine light. The Check Engine light comes on when the engine management computer has sensed a problem.

There's a common misconception among ID drivers that the trouble code tells the All Things Automotive & Diesel Service technician exactly what's wrong. They wonder why there is a diagnostic charge because the scanner quickly gave the diagnosis.

In reality, it is not that easy and straightforward. The computer monitors many sensors throughout the vehicle. When one of these sensors has a reading that's out of parameters, the computer will record a trouble code and turn on the Check Engine light.

The vehicle computer's trouble code just tells the All Things Automotive & Diesel Service technician what engine parameter is out of range, not what's causing it. The technician needs to determine the underlying problem that's causing the malfunction.

There are many problems that could cause a troublesome sensor reading for All Things Automotive & Diesel Service customers. The service advisor makes a list of the most likely causes and begins tracking down the source of the problem. This takes time.

Idaho Falls service centers subscribe to databases that document possible causes for all the possible trouble codes. The databases outline procedures for confirming a diagnosis and provide the documented repair. These  databases are specific to each vehicle and engine combination.

Some diagnoses are quick and easy. Others are more involved, time-consuming and difficult. Of course All Things Automotive & Diesel Service wants to figure out what's wrong with your vehicle and get you back on the road as quickly as possible.

All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-523-3903



Clean Air for Your Engine: Engine Air Filters In Idaho Falls

Posted August 12, 2011 12:00 PM

Every Idaho Falls car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter's dirty.

Here's what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your vehicle owner's manual will have a recommendation of when the filter should be replaced.

So between your owner's manual and your Idaho Falls technician's inspection there's really no guesswork involved for Idaho Falls drivers.

Now, most air filters purchased in Idaho Falls don't cost a lot to replace. It's just that ID people hate getting caught with an unexpected expense. On the plus side, though, changing a dirty air filter at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service can often save enough on gas to pay for itself before your next oil change in Idaho Falls.

Think about a dirty furnace filter in your Idaho Falls home. When it's all clogged up, enough clean air can't get through. In your vehicle, that means that your engine can't get as much air as it needs to burn the fuel efficiently. So it makes do with less air and has to use more gas to move your vehicle around Idaho Falls roads.

Your vehicle actually needs about 12,000 times more air than fuel to run. Engine air filters don't cost much in Idaho Falls at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service. When it's time to change yours, just get it done. You'll get better fuel economy, have better performance and protect your vehicle engine.

All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-523-3903



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