WarrantyMotor Oil—The Synthetic Advantage (Synthetic oil vs Conventional)Youve probably already heard that regular oil changes are extremely important for the health of your vehicles engine. Thats sound advice. But what you might not know is when it comes to motor oil, the real thing may not be the best thing for your engine. There are different types of motor oil: ... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 21, 2026 Rear Window—Not the Movie! (Why Some Rear Windows Don't Go All the Way Down)Alfred Hitchcock once made a mystery thriller film called "Rear Window." It had nothing to do with the rear window of today's cars, SUVs, CUVs and light trucks. But there is one thing that some drivers DO find mysterious. Why don't the rear windows in the second row of many of these vehicles go... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 14, 2026 Timing BeltEver heard the sad tale of a staggeringly steep repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our timing belt.First, let's review what a timing belt does. The top part of the engine over the cylinders is called the cylinder head... Read More Posted in Warranty on June 07, 2026 Automotive Tips from Car Fix Louisville: Brake NoiseYour brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Louisville. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they wont stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are e... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 31, 2026 Cooling System ComponentsToday we want to talk about a system in our vehicles the cooling system. It's one of those things that Louisville auto owners don't give much thought to until it fails and then they're stranded by the side of a road in KY.Cooling systems fail more often than any other mechanical system usuall... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 24, 2026 Let’s Shift Gears (Transmission Fluid Replacement)If you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting. When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually. But that wonderful self-shifting transmission, referred to these days as simply an automatic, changed everything. Autom... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 17, 2026 Not So Cool (Air Conditioning Systems)There's nothing quite like getting in your vehicle on a hot day, switching on the air conditioning and having warm air blow out of the vents. You may have had no problem for months and then, one day, you are driving around in a sauna. You're hot stuff, but not in a good way! So what goes wrong ... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 10, 2026 Out of Joint (CV Joint and Boot Replacement)If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for constant velocity. In essence, its a set of gears that connect a shaft that allows power from the transmission to be sent to the wheels. When you turn the ... Read More Posted in Warranty on May 03, 2026 Technician Training at Car Fix LouisvilleYour vehicle is important to you, and keeping it running properly is important to your lifestyle. That's why you're smart enough to have it serviced regularly at Car Fix Louisville in Louisville. And even though it may just be routine maintenance, you want it done right by automotive profession... Read More Posted in Warranty on April 26, 2026 The Sign of the Shield (Heat Shield Repair and Replacement)Even in the months where temperatures are cooler, heat is still an enemy of your vehicle. When your engine runs, it creates heat, so there are numerous heat shields that protect other parts from those higher temperatures. Heat shields are installed around several areas of the exhaust system. Ot... Read More Posted in Warranty on April 19, 2026 |
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