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Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know ...
Published on: Jul 23, 2023
The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
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 fu...
Published on: Apr 23, 2023
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.
That kind of re...
Published on: Apr 25, 2021
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 yea...
Published on: Oct 13, 2019
New Life for Your Older Car in Urbana
Isn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture.Remember the days when Urbana families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatl...
Published on: Sep 01, 2019
PDR Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive Services
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Illinois. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Urbana residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write...
Published on: Aug 18, 2019
Fuel Injector Cleaning at PDR
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time...
Published on: Jun 30, 2019
Fuel System Cleaning at PDR for Better Performance
Hi Urbana residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precis...
Published on: Jun 23, 2019