Ever wonder how your vehicle’s engine is able to take the 12-volts from its battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes to fire its spark plugs? The secret is ...
Tires are so reliable these days that few drivers pay much attention to them. But tires wear out. They have a tough job since they are the only point of contact between your vehicle and th...
As your vehicle ages, its performance isn’t quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because it’s gradual. So here are a few questions to ask yourself. ...
The internal combustion engine in your vehicle counts on two things that mix together to be burned in the engine for power: fuel and air. Both are important, of course. If you run out of f...
For most drivers, at some point you’re going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged, it may have to be replaced. But sometimes, a repair will do the trick, as long as the pun...
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My car failed its emissions test – what do I need to do?
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Let’s get this out of the way: a leak in your exhaust system could be deadly. If you smell exhaust in the ...
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Question:What is synthetic oil and should I use it?Johnsons Auto Repair, LLC Answer:Regular oil, also called conventional oil, comes from dead dinosaurs. Conventional oil molecule...
Every year, your vehicle needs to be ready for our SD winter. The last thing we Burke drivers want is to get stranded out in the cold in SD. We need our vehicles to be safe and reliable. It's a good i...
