Wayne's Auto and Diesel Repair Tech Question:I'm Collins of Fairview. I had my engine go out and had to have it completely re-done at Wayne's Auto and Diesel Repair in Fairview. What could I have done...
Owner's manuals have schedules for preventive maintenance. Fairview can check on things like oil changes, transmission service and so on. They say you should change your oil after driving a certain di...
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Question:How do I know when I need a wheel alignment?
Wayne's Auto and Diesel Repair Answer:When Fairview drivers' wheels are properly aligned they all point in the same directio...
Your alternator makes electricity to start and run your engine and all the electrical systems in your vehicle. That’s everything from the on-board computers to the turn signals. And of course, t...
Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant. But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator.
The alternator is wha...
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My name is Landon. A bought a new minivan and it started smoking out the tail pipe. They said my head gasket went out. What can I do to prevent this from happening again?
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Under-inflated tires waste gas. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you must work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don’t have enough air in them, their roll...
As your engine runs, the intake valves need to open up to allow air into the engine. They remain closed while the air and fuel is compressed and ignited, powering the piston. Then the exhaust valves o...