Fuel System Cleaning at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus
July 12, 2020
Is your vehicle sometimes hard to start early in the morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your vehicle's fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of ... More
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
July 5, 2020
The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can search the source of that smell and stanch the stench that comes from another words that begins with S. Sulfur... More
Fuel Injection Basics for Tiffin
June 28, 2020
All modern Tiffin vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Tiffin drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right timeto be mixed with air and burned in the engine... More
Make Your Vehicle Last
June 21, 2020
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Ohio folks were real sticklers about taking care of their things. If something got lost or ruined by neglect, tough - they had to do with... More
Unlock the Secret (Malfunctioning Door Lock Actuator)
June 14, 2020
What a convenience power door locks are on a vehicle. The latest don't even require you to push the button on the key fob; all you have to do is have it with you. But sometimes there's a component of power door locks that can fail, especially when they are used several times each day. Those ar... More
Tiffin Drivers: Is It Time to Replace Your PCV Valve?
June 7, 2020
The crankcase is the lower part of the engine where the crankshaft is housed and where the engine oil lives. The crankshaft is connected to the pistons that power the engine. When you are diving around Tiffin, fuel is burned in your vehicle engine, it pushes the pistons down and the crankshaft ... More
Fuel System Cleaning at Courtesy Auto Repair Plus for Better Performance
May 31, 2020
Hi Tiffin residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn in the eng... More
Automotive Tips from Courtesy Auto Repair Plus: Signs of an Alignment Problem
May 24, 2020
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Tiffin drivers often associate our wheels being knocked out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While... More
When Do My Shocks Need to Be Replaced?
May 17, 2020
A good suspension system gives a vehicle a smooth, even ride while providing Tiffin drivers with good handling and control. But like any system on your vehicle, parts of the suspension system can wear out, leading to a lower ride quality and safety concerns. So it's a good idea for drivers in Ti... More
Bad Vibes
May 10, 2020
Your vehicle has a way of letting you know when something's wrong. Consider a vibrating steering wheel. It certainly didn't do that when it was new, so that shake is trying to tell you something. There are a few things that can cause your steering wheel to vibrate as you drive down the road. One... More