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Archive for July 2024Why Is My Check Engine Light On?Posted July 28, 2024 5:04 AMThe Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some Newark drivers, and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most people.
If the light is glowing steadily, you should keep an eye on it for a day or two. If the light doesn't go off, schedule an appointment with your friendly and knowledgeable pros at Union Street Automotive to get it checked out.
Union Street Automotive Union Street Automotive Fuel Saving Tip for Newark: Check Engine LightPosted July 21, 2024 5:03 AMHere's a question for Newark, NY : How long have you been enjoying the romantic glow of your Check Engine light? Many conditions that trigger the Check Engine light can hurt your vehicle. A lot. Union Street Automotive Tire Tread Depth for Newark, NY DriversPosted July 14, 2024 6:38 AMDriving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out. This is where the studies come in. We think Newark drivers will be surprised. A section of a test track was flooded with a thin layer of water. If you laid a dime flat on the track, the water would be deep enough to surround the coin, but not enough to submerge it. A car and a full-sized pick-up truck were brought up to 70 mph/112 kph and then made a hard stop in the wet test area. Stopping distance and time were measured for three different tire depths. First, they tested new tires. Then tires worn to legal limits. And finally, tires with 4/32 inch/3.2 mm of tread were tested (the depth suggested by Consumer Reports.) Union Street Automotive A Fluid Situation (Check Fluid Levels)Posted July 7, 2024 6:39 AMThere's one fluid in your car you are always careful to keep at a certain level: the fuel. If you don't have fuel, you're not going anywhere. Your vehicle has other fluids which are vitally important to proper and safe operation, too. So, here's a "level" headed approach to those "other" fluids. Engine oil. This one's probably the most important fluid to maintain at the proper level. Without enough oil, you'll wear out your engine prematurely. Sometimes vehicles have warning lights on the dash that will tell you to get your oil checked. Don't ignore that one; get it checked immediately. Certainly don't go on a long trip at high speeds with your oil level low. Oh, and it's not good to have too much oil in, either. Our pros at Union Street Automotive can advise you on oil levels and tell if you if you should be concerned about abnormal fluctuations. Windshield washer fluid. OK, this is one you probably know about. You certainly miss it when it runs out. You find yourself trying to clean your windshield with the wipers but you need a little liquid help. Unless you live in an area that requires you to use an awful lot of windshield washer fluid, one fill-up can often last between oil changes. Modern vehicles have large enough windshield washer fluid reservoirs to keep you going for quite a while. Engine Coolant. Here's another fluid you need to keep your engine running properly. You need it to keep the engine running at the proper temperature. Plus, you'll need it for heat when the temperature gets chilly outside. Power Steering Fluid. If you have a vehicle that uses power steering fluid, it's important to keep the correct amount in your system. Without enough of it, you might find steering difficult. Plus, if you’re losing power steering fluid, our experts at Union Street Automotive can find out why and perhaps prevent a more expensive repair later. Brake Fluid. You may have heard of hydraulic brakes. Hydraulic refers to the fluid and is one of the key reasons your brakes work. Levels should be checked regularly and, like power steering fluid, if you're losing brake fluid, a technician needs to find out why so you can get the issue repaired and maintain your stopping ability. If you have regular preventative maintenance performed at Union Street Automotive, we’ll keep an eye on all of these fluids when you bring your vehicle in for service. Union Street Automotive | ||
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