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Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
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 you...
Published on: Feb 09, 2025
Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Nov 17, 2024
Don't Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch.
"Latex paint is water-bas...
Published on: Dec 31, 2022
The Smell of Danger (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
A driver recently noticed that her garage had begun to smell like gasoline after she parked her vehicle inside. Her Check Engine light had also just come on. This was something she'd never experienced...
Published on: Oct 15, 2022
Don't Be a Stranger
You wouldn't walk into a different dentist's office every time you needed a tooth looked at. You wouldn't pick out someone at random every time you needed your hair cut. And on Tax Day?&nb...
Published on: Sep 19, 2022
What Iwen Automotive Customers Should Know
There are some things Iwen Automotive customers should know about automotive service and repair in Montana City. First and foremost, Iwen Automotive cares about you and your family's safety. And they ...
Published on: Jul 15, 2022
The 20.9 Percent Factor (Oxygen Sensor)
Do you know what gas makes up 20.9% of the air we breathe? It's oxygen. Oxygen is an important part of the combustion process that enables your engine to make power. The amount of ox...
Published on: Jun 29, 2022
A Few "Key" Facts (Ignition Key Issues)
You expect your key to turn in your vehicle's ignition. But sometimes it won't, and that's a problem, whether you're trying to start your vehicle or trying to leave it.
Several things can...
Published on: Jun 19, 2022