Obviously, the dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you will see in performance and fuel economy after a fuel system cleaning. But it is important not to wait until your system is running poorly. If you do, by the time you get a cleaning, you’ve wasted hundreds of dollars in gas or even possibly damaged your fuel injectors and catalytic converter.
Leaky transmissions can be a pain, not only do they make a mess on the underside of your car, and in your driveway, but the transmission fluid is expensive and inconvenient to deal with. At Clark's Automotive, Inc in Manassas, VA we want to provide you with some information on where transmission leaks start and how to end them so that maybe we can eliminate any future leaks.
Your turbocharger will work in essentially the same way, whether you drive a Powerstroke or Cummins diesel pickup. While there are differences in designs and applications, turbos haven’t changed all that much over the past century. Now that you know what one is made of, we’ll look at how it works.
At Clark's Automotive, Inc in Manassas, VA, we have seen our fair share of preventable engine failures. Frequently, engine disaster could have been avoided if the driver had known beforehand what the warning lights or gauges on the dashboard indicated. While some dash lights are fairly benign, others indicate imminent trouble. This guide from Clark's Automotive, Inc in Manassas, VA will prepare you for the next time your vehicle shows you a warning you shouldn’t ignore.
If you drive a performance car or SUV, you want to take every measure possible to ensure it stays in good shape and running well. For many drivers of precision-engineered vehicles like BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, etc., warming up the engine is a part of taking care of your vehicle. But is it necessary?
Once you’ve got your fleet vehicle or commercial truck back on the road, it’s important to take the proper steps to keep it that way. At Clark's Automotive, Inc in Manassas, VA we have you covered. Sometimes engines just wear out - but there’s a good chance your last engine took a turn for the worst as a result of maintenance issues that went unnoticed or weren’t taken care of in time.
With temperatures dropping around the country, it’s understandably tempting to let your car or SUV idle to stay warm. At Clark's Automotive, Inc in Manassas, VA, one of our goals is to keep you informed on how to best care for your performance and luxury vehicles.
At Clark's Automotive, Inc in Manassas, VA, we want you to be able to recognize an issue with your tires. It’ll keep you safe, prevent a blowout, and let you see for yourself whether or not a tire needs to be replaced. Here’s a short guide to tire problems.
