Finding Vehicle Recall Information in Powell, Ohio
November 26, 2023
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Powell, Ohio, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Powell, Ohio, they require the manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix the vehicle free of charge. The manufacture... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Powell Vehicle
November 19, 2023
Powell drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Ohio come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Powell area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors on ... More
Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
November 12, 2023
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low and running a vehicle in that condition can lead to expensive repairs. While there are many reasons oil leak... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Powell
November 5, 2023
All modern Powell vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Powell drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the engine... More
A Clean Start (Battery Cleaning)
October 29, 2023
You may be fanatical about keeping the outside of your vehicle clean. But what about what's under the hood? Have you ever thought about how dirt and grime may be affecting your engine's components? One of the most important parts under your hood to keep clean is your vehicle's battery. With a d... More
No Fueling! (Fuel Filler Location)
October 22, 2023
If you've ever gotten in an unfamiliar vehicle, maybe a rental car, you may have pulled up to the gas pump and wondered, "Which side is the fuel filler on?" Here's a tip for you. There is usually a little arrow on the instrument panel near the fuel gauge that points to the side where the fuel fi... More
Something to Latch On To (Hood Latch Safety)
October 15, 2023
The other day, a driver was trying to open his vehicle's hood so he could add some windshield washer fluid. But when he pulled the hood release inside the car, nothing happened. Usually, opening any hood is a 2-step process. You pull the hood release (which is usually a handle under the dashbo... More
The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
October 8, 2023
It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes. And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fumes rather than having them pollute our atmosphere. PCV stands for positive crankcase ventilation. When y... More
A Door No One Can Step Through (Fuel Door Repair and Maintenance)
October 1, 2023
Your vehicle has lots of doors including that one usually near the back on the vehicle's side. That's the fuel door, something you use every time you gas up. These endure hundreds of open-and-close cycles, usually without any problems. But when they act up, it can be a major inconvenience for ... More
Tire Tread Depth for Powell, Ohio Drivers
September 24, 2023
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don't have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. Tw... More