When Does the Catalytic Converter Go Bad?
It generally takes 10 years for the catalytic converter to go bad. If you don’t keep your automobile for that long, you may never need to replace the catalytic converter. If you do hang onto your vehicles, however, Journey Auto Repair advises that you may need to replace the catalytic converter once the vehicle is […]
Seven Problems Caused By a Malfunctioning Fuel Pump
You can expect to get about 100,000 miles out of your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s factory fuel pump. Once you have reached this coveted mileage milestone on the odometer, the fuel pump is at a higher risk of going out. Journey Auto Repair is going to list the seven problems that are caused by […]
I’ve Got Orange Fluid Leaking Out of My Car
Orange fluid leaking out of your automobile can be a very bad sign. Journey Auto Repair advises that this might be an indication that your radiator’s bottom has rusted out. The reason why the fluid looks orange is that it has rust in it. This being said, there are some antifreeze/coolants on the market that […]
The Five Types of Filters Found in Automobiles
Journey Auto Repair advises that filter services are just as important as fluid services for your car, truck, or utility vehicle. Clogged filters can affect your engine’s performance and your fuel economy. In fact, severely clogged filters can damage your engine or make it impossible to start your automobile. Let’s talk about the five types […]
Leaking or Clogged Fuel Injectors Can Cause the Following Problems
The average lifespan of fuel injectors is 50,000 miles to 100,000 miles, but this depends on how well you take care of your automobile and the type of fuel that you use. Less expensive fuel might contain more sediment that can clog your fuel injectors, especially if you don’t change your fuel filter regularly. Journey […]
I Can’t Get My Car’s Check Engine Light to Turn Off
Driving with your vehicle’s check engine light on can cause engine damage. A study in 2019 showed that the check engine light rarely turns on for no reason. In other words, if your check engine light is on, there is something wrong. Journey Auto Repair can determine why your check engine light has turned on […]
Five Symptoms of a Bad Starter
Your car, truck, or UV needs several things to start. It needs a functional alternator and charged battery. It needs air and fuel in the combustion chamber. It needs a starter motor to start the larger motor. If the latter has gone bad, which you can do if you have driven your vehicle 100,000 miles […]
How You Drive Affects Your Fuel Economy
You had to fill up your fuel tank again. This is getting too expensive. How can you get more miles out of a full tank? Journey Auto Repair is going to list some tips below to help you boost your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s fuel economy. These tips are also recommended by AAA. Don’t […]
A Dying Alternator Can Cause the Following Symptoms
Sometimes, it’s hard to tell if your car problems are being caused by a dying alternator or a dying battery. These two parts that make up a portion of your vehicle’s electrical system have the same symptoms when they are going bad. Journey Auto Repair is going to list the symptoms of a dying alternator […]
Six Signs My Exhaust System Is Clogged or Leaking
Your automobile cannot run without an exhaust system. A combustion engine creates exhaust that must be drawn out of the chamber so that fresh air and fuel can continue the engine’s combustion. If your exhaust system gets clogged or leaks, this will directly affect your automobile’s performance and how it sounds. Journey Auto Repair lists […]