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KEEP YOUR VEHICLE RUNNING SMOOTHLY: FOLLOW YOUR MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Today we want to talk about your engine air filter. That’s the filter that cleans the air before it’s burned in your engine. People wonder how often they should change their engine air filter . The simple answer is when it’s dirty . That’s a function of how much air has passed through the filter, so your manufacturer will recommend a mileage interval for replacing the air filter. But if you drive in areas with heavy dirt, dust and smog, that will affect how quickly the filter needs replacement. That’s why we check the air filter with every full-service oil change. We can visually tell if the filter needs to be changed. Your filter can only hold so much dirt. Once the filter is full, dirt will pass through to the engine . This dirt gums up the combustion chamber and hurts fuel economy and may cause damage. It can also contaminate the Mass Air Flow Sensor which will affect drivability and can be fairly expensive to replace. A dirty air filter would also restrict the amount of air that gets to the engine which hurts fuel economy. We can replace your engine air filter with one that matches the factory specifications, or you can upgrade your filter for enhanced performance. So, when your service advisor shows you your dirty air filter, you now know how important it is to get it replaced!

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AUTO SELECT: YOUR TRUSTED EXPERTS IN DIESEL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE

From the Auto Select Family to Yours, Happy New Year! All Auto Select locations will be closed Wednesday, Jan 1st, 2025 to celebrate! See you Thursday.

As part of our 24th Anniversary celebration this month at Auto Select, we wanted to extend several $24 money saving offers to everyone. Take advantage of these great offers, and more this month. Click Here for more great deals.

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When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible. It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets your vehicle running. As you can imagine, it’s quite a chore for a little electric motor to turn over the big engine that powers your vehicle. And after hundreds of successful starting missions, after a while, it will start to give out. You’ll know the starter is starting to weaken when it turns too slowly or sometimes doesn’t do anything when you turn on the ignition. Maybe it makes funny noises like grinding when you try to start your vehicle or maybe there’s just a click. Those are all reasons to get your vehicle over to us so we can see what’s going on. A technician will make sure the problem is the starter and not in the battery, a switch, or other electrical component or connections. If all of those are ruled out, your starter will be replaced. The technician will also make sure all the cables and connections to the battery are clean and solid. Often starter problems come on gradually, and they often give you advanced warning that it’s time to have it fixed—before you find yourself frustrated— and stranded. This month at Auto Select, we have a full starting, charging, and electical inspection for just $19.99. Schedule your appointment today.