WarrantyFuel InjectorsThe last new American vehicles sold in Louisville with a carburetor rolled out of the KY dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Louisville, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine ... Read More Posted in Warranty on October 04, 2026 Gas Savings in Louisville: Sharpen Your PencilHigh gas prices in Louisville increase the cost of living for KY drivers. You've probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Louisville vehicle owners to skimp in other areas like scheduled main... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 27, 2026 Not-So-Common Sense (Sensor Failures)So your vehicle won't start. What's the first thing that comes to mind? Battery dead? Starter motor worn out? Out of gas? Well, those are all reasons that make sense. But your vehicle may be refusing to start because one of its computers is being warned that to do so might damage it. Here's ... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 20, 2026 Stuck! (Vehicle Door Issues)This may have happened to you. You drive somewhere and get out of your vehicle only to try closing the door and it just won't stay closed! What a helpless feeling. You can't lock it; you can't leave it like it is. Or, let's say you head down to your vehicle to head out to work in the morning a... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 13, 2026 Automotive Tips from Car Fix Louisville: Tire Replacement OverviewTires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Louisville drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm) ... Read More Posted in Warranty on September 06, 2026 Fuel Saving Tip: Slow Down Around LouisvilleThere's not much we can do about the price of gas in Louisville, KY, but we do quite a bit about how much we use as we're driving on our Louisville streets.Our driving habits can dramatically affect our fuel economy.The first thing we can do is watch the 'go-pedal.' Hard acceleration just sucks t... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 30, 2026 Time for a Brake (Brake Pad Replacement)Stop! It's one of those things your vehicle has to do consistently and reliably. That's why brake maintenance is vitally important, worthwhile for you to make sure stays up to date. A brake system has many components. If your vehicle has disc brakes, they have pads that make contact with the ro... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 23, 2026 I NEED All Wheel Drive (Pros and Cons of AWD)So winter has arrived and you don't feel confident in how your 2-wheel drive vehicle does in the snow and ice. You envy all those people with all-wheel-drive (AWD) and 4-wheel-drive (4WD) cars, trucks and SUVs. You start thinking, "I need one of those. I'll be able to go anywhere without any w... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 16, 2026 No Fuel-ing! (Fuel Filter Replacement)Your vehicle has a few filters you might be somewhat familiar with. Theres the oil filter that removes impurities from your engines oil, and a couple of different kinds of air filters that prevent contaminants from getting into the engine and the cabin. But you may not know that your vehicle als... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 09, 2026 Fuel Injection Keeps Getting Better for Louisville MotoristsLouisville residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in th... Read More Posted in Warranty on August 02, 2026 |
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