Sometimes the throttle body needs to be replaced. What’s a throttle body? It’s a part of your vehicle’s air intake system. It controls the amount of air that flows into the engine. That air helps burn up the fuel in your vehicle engine’s cylinders. Performance Issues Obviously, you’d want the correct amount of air getting… Read more »
AV Bumper to Bumper of Lancaster, California, handles vehicle alignments Mondays through Fridays at our shop located at 44559 N. Division Street. When your vehicle’s tires are aligned properly, they can perform properly and last a long time. Proper alignment improves handling. When alignment isn’t correct, then you have got issues. What Does Alignment Entail?… Read more »
Ever have the “check engine” light come on? Most people have had that experience. What about times when you’re hearing weird sounds coming from your tires/brakes? That’s pretty common. And eventually windshield wipers wear down and you need new ones but it can be difficult to figure out how to take the old ones off… Read more »
Your vehicle won’t go anywhere if it doesn’t have working tires, right? Most people end up having to buy all new tires for their vehicles over the course of several years because tires do wear out, but what can be done to extend the life of your tires? Actually, there are several ways to “get… Read more »
If you’re new to the area, did you know that the average high temperature in June in Lancaster, California, is about 92 degrees? And how about in July? It’s not unusual for the temperature to get up to 99 degrees. On days like those, you want to use your vehicle’s AC, right? It’s getting hot… Read more »
Is your vehicle’s check engine light on? Why might that be? There are several reasons ranging from you have a loose gas cap to major problems with your engine. Ideally, you should bring your vehicle to a professional repair shop like AV Bumper to Bumper in Lancaster, CA, to have it checked and see what’s… Read more »
If you have bad wheel bearings and you don’t replace them in time, something terrible could happen: your vehicle’s tire/wheel could break off, sending your vehicle out-of-control, causing a fatal accident. Yikes! An Overview of Wheel Bearings So what are wheel bearings? They’re basically components of a vehicle’s breaking, steering and suspension systems. They allow… Read more »
What are some tips for finding the right mechanic shop for you and your vehicle(s)? Make and Model Familiarity First, make sure that the mechanic you choose is familiar with your type of vehicle and has both the knowledge and tools to work on it properly. For instance, some mechanics are very good at dealing… Read more »
A vehicle’s driveshaft has a purpose– to transmit torque (a twisting force produced by the engine) to the wheels of the vehicle. The driveshaft is essentially the shaft that drives a vehicle, so it’s a critical component of any car or truck. How would you know if you might have a bad driveshaft? What are… Read more »
What do you know about car coolant? Also known as antifreeze, car coolant is a special fluid that runs through your engine to help it maintain a correct operating temperature range. It’s made from either ethylene glycol or propylene, along with water and some protective additives. Color-wise, it’s usually green, blue or pink in color…. Read more »
