Category: engine
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Car Thermostat: How to Know if It’s Broken and What to Do
Why Your Car’s Thermostat Is Important and How to Tell If It Needs Repair We’ve had some unusually cold weather here in South Carolina. And many of us in Rock Hill wonder how our wildlife – not used to this level of cold -manage. Turns out our wild neighbors, the alligator, has a resourceful way…
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Flat Tire Tools and Other Road Emergency Essentials
Essential Tools to Keep in Your Vehicle for Flats and Emergencies Here in Arden, being prepared for a flat tire or unexpected roadside emergency can make all the difference when you’re on the road. So, in this blog the experts at Meineke in Arden take a look at the essential tools and items you should…
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Your Car’s Ignition Coil: Everything You Need to Know
Understanding Your Car’s Ignition Coil: How It Works and When to Repair It When things get out of date, there comes a time when it’s time to replace ’em. And this holds true whether it’s playground equipment at your local school, or worn ignition equipment in you car or truck. So, in this blog, the…
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What is a Vehicle Fuel Filter and Why is it so Important?
Your Vehicle’s Fuel Filter and Why it’s Important Your car’s fuel filter is a small but essential part of your vehicle’s fuel system. Because, it acts as a barrier, filtering out dirt, rust, and other contaminants from the fuel before it reaches the engine. And, we in Asheville know, clean fuel is crucial for the…
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Help, My Car is Suddenly Super Loud! What’s Going On?
Why is My Car Suddenly Loud? We’ve been through a lot lately here in Asheville. And as we all recover from this year’s hurricane season, the last thing we need is a suddenly noisy car or truck. Because, if your car or truck has become unexpectedly loud, it’s often a signal that something in the…
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Blown Head Gasket? Everything You Need to Know
Understanding a Blown Head Gasket and How to Prevent It A blown head gasket is one of those phrases that can send a chill down any Rock Hill driver’s spine. And for good reason. Because the head gasket is a crucial part of your engine, creating a seal between the engine block and the cylinder…
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Vehicle Fire While Driving: What You Need to Know
What to Do If Your Car or Truck Catches Fire While Driving We in Western North Carolina are working hard to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. And there have been some reports of vehicle fires as a result of flood damage to some cars and trucks. So, in this blog the experts…
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The Essential Fluids Needed for Your Car or Truck
Essential Fluids for Your Car or Truck: What They Are and Why They Matter Your vehicle relies on several key fluids to run properly and stay in top shape. And knowing where you can get them after Hurricane Helene is important. So, it’s good to know that Meineke on Hendersonville Rd in Arden and all…
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The Best Advice if Your Car is Flooded from the Storm
For Those Who Are Dealing with Flooded Vehicles Hurricane Helene has hit Western North Carolina, leaving many stranded. Luckily, as road begin to be cleared and opened those who can have the opportunity to leave to safer havens. But for many, storms and flash floods have left their cars or trucks vulnerable to water damage.…
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New Engine vs. Rebuilt: What You Need to Know
Pros and Cons of Replacing Your Engine with a Rebuilt vs a New Engine Artists will share their talents at the Gallery Crawl in Downtown Mooresville this September. But, artistic skills are not limited to brush and canvas. In fact, the skill required to rebuild an engine is equally artistic. And this leads drivers who…