Monthly Archives: October 2015

Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Florissant?

Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle in Florissant?

There is a clear and vocal demand in Florissant and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Missouri market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Florissant area roads today, and many more being developed. Yet each of these vehicles has its own advantages and disadvantages. Florissant auto owners should learn what these advantages and disadvantages are before running out and purchasing one of these alternative fuel vehicles at your nearest Florissant dealership.Florissant drivers should carefully research the vehicle care before buying an alternative fuel vehicle, as it may or may not coincide with the standards for gasoline vehicles. You should look at costs as well; these vehicles may help save our environment here in Florissant, but that might not represent a savings to your wallet. You'll need to decide what you can afford and wh ... read more

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Automotive Tips from garysautorepair: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be Replaced

The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Florissant drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more expensive maintenance services, but the cost at garysautorepair to correct an engine damaged by a broken timing belt is much, much more.The timing belt has a tensioner to help maintain proper belt tension. The tensioner should be replaced along with the timing belt and any idler pulleys at the vehicle manufacturer’s specified service interval. Your garysautorepair service advisor can help you with the timing belt.Give us a call.garysautorepair1779 N Hwy 67Florissant, Missouri 6303331

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Automotive Tips from garysautorepair: Serpentine Belt Overview

The technicians at garysautorepair know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds around pulleys and the accessories. Some cars in Florissant have two serpentine belts. The serpentine belt, the belt tensioner (which maintains the appropriate tension on the belt) and the idler pulleys are together known as the accessory drive system.Now your serpentine belt and the belt tensioner will just wear out over time – that’s why your vehicle manufacturer has a scheduled belt replacement interval. The team at garysautorepair in Florissant can inspect your serpentine belt for wear and get it replaced if it’s time.Give us a call.garysautorepair1779 N Hwy 67Florissant, Missouri 63033314-831-5843  

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