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Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know ...
Published on: Aug 27, 2023
The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes. And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fu...
Published on: May 28, 2023
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.
That kind of re...
Published on: Nov 08, 2020
New School: Automotive Cheseldine Tire & Auto Technician Training
California consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are...
Published on: Jul 12, 2020
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in California, MD
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in California, MD, will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in California, MD, they r...
Published on: May 24, 2020
Let Cheseldine Tire & Auto Help You Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years
California area residents may remember when the U.S. government's “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for n...
Published on: May 03, 2020
Change Your Engine Air Filter at Cheseldine Tire & Auto
Many California car owners have probably wondered: "What's the harm in putting off replacing an engine air filter? The answer is that not replacing it could cause your Mass Air Flow (...
Published on: Apr 12, 2020
Engine Hydration for California Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own hear...
Published on: Feb 23, 2020