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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on How to Replace Your PCV Valve

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on How to Replace Your PCV Valve

The PCV Valve is little more than a plastic piece performing a less-than-vital function.  It is a piece of basic plumbing so to speak, but Federal regulations have made it much, much more important.  The PCV Valve is actually an important component of your automobile’s emission control system.  Should the PCV valve get clogged, the […]

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Cleaning the ABS Wheel Sensor w Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Cleaning the ABS Wheel Sensor with Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

You see the ABS warning light on the dashboard.  What do you do? It could be something serious, so you have to find out why.  Before you get too worried though, know that sometimes your ABS wheel sensor can get a dirt buildup, causing it to trigger the ABS dash warning light.  In some vehicles,

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Troubleshooting Transmission Repair Help w Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Troubleshooting Transmission Repair Help with Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

All auto repairs are usually a headache when they come unexpectedly.  Transmission problems are ALWAYS a headache because we all know, transmission repairs are never cheap. Your transmission problems will fit into one of 2 categories.  The first is it simply will not go.  The second is that it does not operate smoothly.  The following

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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro Removes a Stripped Screw Stress Free

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro Removes a Stripped Screw Stress Free

As we are in the midst of Labor Day weekend, I began to think about just how much more labor intensive an auto repair can become when something, usually some minute little thing, goes wrong and makes an average job become maddening.  For example, a screw that refuses to come out and you realize that

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Change an Air Filter with the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Change an Air Filter with the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Changing your auto air filter is a simple part of regular auto maintenance. It takes only minutes and may not even need tools.  At most, you may need is a flat head screwdriver, and of course, the new air filter.  These easy to follow instructions will walk you right through changing you air filter quickly

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How to Flush the Radiator by the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

How to Flush the Radiator by the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

There are many ways you can help avoid costly problems and auto repairs.  Maintaining you car or truck on a regular schedule is one of the best ways to do this. Flushing your radiator is something that should be worked into your regular automotive maintenance schedule. In order for your radiator and cooling system to

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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on NO CRANK NO START What is Going On

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on no crank no start What is Going On

You turn the key and the car doesn’t start.  This doesn’t always mean a trip to the auto repair shop.When your car will not start, it could be caused by many things.  The best idea is to determine where your problem originates. Before calling the mechanic or heading for an auto repair shop, try to

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Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro Replaces Fuel Tank Sending Unit

Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro Replaces Fuel Tank Sending Unit

Your solution to unusual activity with your gas gauge or repeatedly running out of gas on a regular basis may be a faulty fuel tank sending unit, or fuel sender.  In most cars, this really isn’t as big an auto repair as it may sound.  Start with your auto manual.  If the fuel tank sending

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Must Carry Items for Your Auto by the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Must Carry Items for Your Auto by the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

For the Sake of Safety: Things You Should ALWAYS Carry in Your Vehicle Last week we talked about the essential tools to keep in your auto repair toolbox.  Today we want to have a look at the other items you need, because tools alone can’t always solve the problem.  Using this list you can build

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Auto Repair Essential Tools You Need by Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Auto Repair Essential Tools You Need by Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Toolbox Essentials Every Home Mechanic Should Have Anyone that wants to do auto repairs at home need to have a toolbox ready with the right tools for the job.  While this list in no way covers all of the tools you will need for any auto repair, it will cover the essentials you need. To

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