A wheel alignment is an essential part of vehicle maintenance that helps to keep your car driving straight and true, reducing wear and tear on your tires and improving overall safety. But how often should you get a wheel alignment, and why is it important? First, it’s important to understand what a wheel alignment is […]
Your car engine works at extreme temperatures with high heat involved. When this heat gets too much, your engine will overheat leading to a blown head gasket in your engine. The extra heat causes the engine block and cylinder head to expand too much that causes a failure in your head gasket making it necessary […]
St. Patrick’s Day is a day to celebrate all things green, including our planet! One way to show your appreciation for the environment is by driving your vehicle in an eco-friendly manner. Here are some tips on how to drive “green” for St. Patrick’s Day: Maintain Your Vehicle Keeping your vehicle well-maintained is essential for […]
It seems like just yesterday that we were opening gifts for Christmas and ringing in the New Year with our loved ones. Before you know it, Valentine’s Day will be here, and you will be racing to the florist to purchase a dozen roses. The team at Carlsbad Auto Service is here to help make […]
It has happened to all of us. You’re driving along, unbothered, jamming out to your music when the dreaded event occurs: a light pops up on your dashboard that wasn’t there before. It’s important to stay calm, take a deep breath, and check your vehicle’s manual to see what exactly has happened. In the case […]
With all holiday festivities happening, people who live near and around San Diego have so many options of how they choose to see and enjoy all the lights and displays. Just be careful that you’re not driving down the street and get distracted by all this holiday beauty! The team at Carlsbad Auto Service wants […]
Simply starting your car has significant implications for your engine. Over your vehicle’s lifetime, air and fuel sediments can build up on the engine’s components, such as the piston crowns, injection novels, and combustion chambers. The debris can choke the air induction system causing the motor to work harder. In some instances, gas mileage may […]
What You Need to Know About “Fuel Injection/Induction Service” Fuel injection is the spraying of fuel under pressure into the engine’s airstream or cylinders. It differs from carburetion in that carburetors keep the fuel supply at basically very low pressure and rely on the pressure drop in the venturi (carburetor) to draw the fuel in, […]
As much as any car is a convenience, you are bound to experience some setbacks and problems, some of which are common to all car brands and others that are brand-specific. BMW is one of the car brands that have a high purchase price, and high maintenance cost. However, even with its high-performance features that […]
Understanding your vehicle’s warning lights is an important part of vehicle ownership. For instance, it can help you avoid stress and panic when your oil warning light comes on.That is why the team at Carlsbad Auto Service is here to explain what your oil drip warning light may mean and some of its common misconceptions. […]