Often overlooked, your vehicle’s water pump is a critical component that helps to maintain the temperature of your engine.  When a water pump fails, your engine suffers serious damage which can mean expensive repairs or even replacement for a vehicle owner.  

So, what is the water pump and what role does it play in keeping your vehicle’s cooling system running effectively?  In this blog, we examine how a water pump works, signs to look for in a failing water pump, and ways to keep it maintained properly.

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Unless you are driving a completely electric vehicle, you know that in order for your internal combustion engine to work it requires a fuel source.  Anyone who has ever run out of gas on the road is very aware of the necessity for fuel.  However, fuel is only one aspect in the overall operation of your vehicle’s fuel system.  In this blog, we cover key information about your vehicle’s fuel system, including how it works and what you can do to keep it operating effectively.  We also review some common issues and preventative measures you can take to ensure a better functioning fuel system.  

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In order to operate effectively, your vehicle depends on a variety of fluids.  From engine oil to brake fluid, without these vital vehicle fluids, your engine would quickly break down and cease to work.  Amongst many of their varied functions, engine fluids provide lubrication and temperature regulation to the engine parts. 

Just like the actual parts of your engine, vital vehicle fluids are susceptible to extreme heat, dirt, and grime.  This wear and tear over time can degrade the composition of the fluids and reduce the protection to your engine. The bottom-line is that your vehicle’s fluids need to be replaced and replenished at some point during the life cycle of your vehicle.

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There comes a time in every owner’s relationship with their vehicle that they need to decide if and when it is time to part ways?  Do you repair or replace?  This is especially true if the vehicle has spent more time in the repair shop then in your own driveway.  

Keep in mind, that ongoing and proactive maintenance is a great way to extend your vehicle’s life.  Common maintenance items such as oil, brake repair, and fluid replacement can keep your vehicle running longer.  However, sometimes even the best maintenance protocol cannot ensure that your vehicle may not run into costly repairs at some point in time.   

When you are faced with the decision to repair or replace your vehicle, you may want to consider a few of the economics involved in each of those decisions.  In this blog, we examine the pros and cons of repairing that aged vehicle or replacing it altogether with another used or new vehicle and give you some food for thought on how to arrive at the right decision in the end.

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