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Master Auto Repair Guide To Using the Correct Fluids in Your Vehicle

posted on 8/5/2020 9:57:00 AM
by: Mike Najjar Today's Master Auto Repair post focuses on using the proper fluids for your vehicle. Big advances in automotive technology have lead to the development of high-tech fluids to keep pace. Some because of engineering advances and others, advances in the materials used to build sedan automotive systems.A simple example of this is the cooling system. For decades it was primarily made out of iron, steel and rubber hoses. There was one kind of coolant t...
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Power Steering Service At Master Auto Repair In St. Louis

posted on 8/5/2020 9:57:00 AM
Many St. Louis drivers have been hearing about new advances in power steering technology, specifically, electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering for a few years. An electric motor directly provides the power assist to make steering easier. Undoubtedly we’ll see much more of this in St. Louis as full electric cars and electric hybrids become more common.The vast majority of cars and trucks serviced at Master Auto Repair...
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Give Your Engine Clean Fuel With A New Fuel Filter From Master Auto Repair

posted on 8/5/2020 9:56:00 AM
Your sedan requires plenty of clean fuel to run. When your fuel isn’t clean, your fuel injectors can start to become clogged up. When this happens, your sedan engine may not get the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure to run efficiently. This hurts fuel economy and performance as you drive around St. Louis. It can also lead to the buildup of harmful deposits on valves and in the combustion chamber.That’s why all vehicles, including sedans, come equipped ...
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Serpentine Belt Service

posted on 8/5/2020 9:56:00 AM
If you’ve ever heard a squealing sound under your hood, chances are it was your serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive systems in your sedan. Let’s go over them.First, the serpentine belt drives your air conditioning system. It spins the compressor that makes the cool air that takes the edge off the summer heat in St. Louis.Next, the belt powers th...
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Gas Savings In St. Louis: Sharpen Your Pencil

posted on 8/5/2020 9:56:00 AM
 by: Mike Najjar High gas prices in St. Louis have hit most of our budgets. You’ve probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related stuff. Increased fuel costs are now consuming a bigger portion of that budget and you may be tempted to skimp in some other areas – like scheduled maintenance.According to news reports and industry studies, you’re not alone. Nine out of ten personal vehicles on the road have at least one maintenance or repair item that has...
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Why Did Najjar Car Care Change to Master Auto Repair?

posted on 8/5/2020 9:55:00 AM
by: Mike Najjar It’s been over a year since Leslie and I agreed to change the name of our business. We have found that there are still many people confused by the name change. We also realize that many people don’t understand why we changed the name.Back in early 2008 we took a look an overall look at our business. We compared the level of service we provide, the skill level of our mechanics and the care we give our customers to our larger, more well-known competitors. We felt t...
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Collinsville Drivers: Is It Time To Replace Your PCV Valve?

posted on 8/5/2020 9:54:00 AM
The push for fuel economy has two benefits: using less gas, and fewer emissions. Collinsville cars and trucks run cleaner than ever. Collinsville people may not realize that the first federally mandated pollution control device came out almost fifty years ago.Collinsville folks that were around in the early 60's may remember that the PCV valve came out on 1964 model cars. PCV stand for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the lower part of the e...
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Busted: The Maintenance-Free Myth In St. Louis Metro

posted on 8/5/2020 9:54:00 AM
by: Mike Najjar There’s a segment of the St. Louis Metro population that’s not committed to proper vehicle maintenance. Mistaken perceptions have crept into the MO area over time. Many St. Louis Metro motorists think the root lies in the fact that modern cars are so reliable. Reliability has improved dramatically in recent years. Quality surveys report fewer problems with new cars than ever before.Back when cars spent more time in the repair shop, St. Louis Metro drivers we...
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Website Launch Announcement: Master Auto and Tire Launches New Site

posted on 8/5/2020 9:54:00 AM
Master Auto and Tire is excited to announce the launch of its new website. The site features a fresh look, easy navigation and more focus on what the customer needs.The new site offers inventory listings with pictures and specs. You can search a variety of ways including by vehicle, brand and size.With the addition of our blog, we are able to help inform and educate our customers on important tire and service information.We invite you to visit the new www.MasterAutoandTire.com&nbs...
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Keep Your Cool In St. Louis

posted on 8/5/2020 9:54:00 AM
by: Mike Najjar St. Louis drivers rely on their car's coolant system to keep their engine cool. Coolant (also called antifreeze) mixed with water flows through your sedan engine and absorbs heat. The mixture then flows out to the radiator where it’s cooled by air flowing over the radiator. From there the coolant/water mix circulates back through the engine to absorb more heat.There’s a reason we mix coolant and water. Water alone actually does a good job transferring he...
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