DIY Instructions for Cleaning Car Battery Terminals
If you feel like an automotive DIY project this weekend and your car’s battery terminals are corroded, why not clean them? Journey Auto Repair is going to list some instructions below for how to clean your car battery terminals but bear in mind this is a bandage solution to a gaping wound. If your battery […]
Dealing With Acceleration Problems
When you press down on the accelerator, you expect your car to move in one direction or the other. It’s one of the most basic functions of an automobile. However, sometimes issues can arise that impede your car’s ability to quickly and reliably accelerate. If you notice that your car is sluggish or slower than […]
Preventative Maintenances You Should Do Before The 4th
Oil Change Your vehicle requires fresh engine oil to keep its mechanical parts lubricated. Keeping these parts lubricated reduces friction and increases their lifespan. The general recommendation for the frequency of oil changes is every 3 – 5 months or every 3,000 to 5,000 miles. Depending on what oil type your vehicle takes. Prevent engine […]
What Are the Colors of Automotive Fluids?
It’s a good idea to know the colors of automotive fluids just in case your automobile decides to spring a leak. The older your car, truck, or utility vehicle gets the more chances of a fluid leak. Journey Auto Repair is going to list the colors of automotive fluids below so you have a general […]
Six Signs My Clutch Is Going Out and Needs Replacing
The clutch on a manual transmission can be an unpredictable thing. Even how long your clutch will last can range anywhere from 50,000 miles to 100,000 miles or more. If you pay attention to your clutch, you may pick up some signs that it’s starting to go bad. In some cases, the clutch can be […]
When Do I Need to Get My Car’s Timing Belt Replaced?
One of the best ways you can protect your car, truck, C/SUV, or van’s engine is by opening up the owner’s manual to see when the timing belt needs to be replaced. The mileage milestone is usually 60,000 miles. When you reach that milestone, get the timing belt replaced. Journey Auto Repair warns that if […]
When Do My Car’s Filters Need to Be Changed?
Your car, crossover, SUV, truck, or van has three or four filters that need to be changed regularly. These filters are designed to improve your engine’s performance, protect the engine, and protect you. Journey Auto Repair is your one-stop auto service shop for all of your automotive maintenance and repair needs. It doesn’t matter what […]
Your Engine Performance Trouble Could Be the Result of a Vacuum Leak
An engine vacuum leak can cause all kinds of engine performance issues. This is because the leaking vacuum hoses are releasing too much air into the engine and creating a lean fuel mixture condition that starves your automobile’s engine of gasoline or diesel fuel. Consequently, Journey Auto Repair warns that you will have engine performance […]
Tire Services List for Your Automobile
When it comes to preventive maintenance for your automobile, it’s important not to forget about the tires and wheels. Your vehicle’s safety and handling are dependent upon tires with plenty of tread that are balanced and aligned. Even something as little as air pressure can affect your car, truck, or utility vehicle’s safety and handling. […]
Seven Signs Your Automatic Transmission Is in Trouble
More cars have automatic transmissions than manual ones these days because people prefer them. No matter which transmission type you drive, Journey Auto Repair can service and repair it. Time is of the essence when it comes to transmission problems. Here are seven signs you need to bring your automobile in right away because your […]