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Five Tips to Improve Fuel Economy by the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Five Tips to Improve Fuel Economy by the Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

ASE Certified mechanic Michael Sanford knows all about the issues drivers face.  Today our Columbia, SC Auto Repair Pro is saving you cash by helping you improve your gas mileage. Check your Air Filter If your air filter is filled with debris it restricts the air flow into your engine.  This affects the automobile’s performance […]

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How to Jump Start with Jumper Cables by Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

How to Jump Start with Jumper Cables by Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Having a set of jumper cables and knowing how to use them can be a real life saver.  You do not need to know anything at all about auto repair to properly use a set of jumper cables to jump start your battery.  I’m going to walk you through a simple jump start and you

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The Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Checking a Timing Belt

The Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro on Checking a Timing Belt

Do you know how to inspect your timing belt?  I have talked before about the importance of regular automotive maintenance.  Inspecting your timing belt may be one of the simplest and most important steps in regular auto maintenance.  Simple and important do not usually seem to go hand in hand, but this time it is

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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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Diagnosing Exhaust Smoke with Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Diagnosing Exhaust Smoke with Columbia SC Auto Repair Pro

Sure, on a cool morning your exhaust might make a little steam, but when it’s smoke coming out of your tailpipe, you need to find out why. Exhaust Smoke: Troubleshooting by Color Exhaust smoke generally occurs in one of three colors.  The exhaust smoke will either be black, white or blue.  The color of the

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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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