February 2016
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Palker Automotive we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be rep...
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Posted in Serpentine Belt
on February 28, 2016
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Brook Park area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur c...
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Posted in Fuel System
on February 28, 2016
At Palker Automotive we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Ohio friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requireme...
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Posted in Fuel System
on February 27, 2016
People near Brook Park, Ohio, often ask Palker Automotive how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your Brook Park, Ohio, service advisor at Palker Au...
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Posted in Service Intervals
on February 26, 2016
There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Brook Park drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment ...
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Posted in Suspension
on February 25, 2016
Organization is the key to managing a busy life in Ohio. So setting up an annual calendar for vehicle care can keep Brook Park residents on top of preventive maintenance. But you can't just write "oil change" every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that are vital to th...
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Posted in Service Intervals
on February 25, 2016
Flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Brook Park car owners driving around on under-inflated tires. Admittedly, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your auto manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your SUV tire’s consi...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on February 24, 2016
No one in Brook Park, Ohio, likes to spend a chunk of change at the gas pump. Rising Ohio fuel prices, however, have spurred Brook Park drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of...
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Posted in Fuel System
on February 23, 2016
Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Brook Park knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Brook Park area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tool...
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Posted in Fuel System
on February 22, 2016
The price of gas in Ohio has got people in Brook Park talking. It seems that Brook Park folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially hard. That is why we thought it would b...
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Posted in Fuel System
on February 21, 2016
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