Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)You may have heard at one time or another about something called a timing belt or timing chain in your engine. And you may know that if they fail well, let's just way that there can be some major engine damage. So obviously, we want our timing belts and chains to be in tip-top shape.One part t... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on January 16, 2022 PCV Valve: What Is It?Most Marion drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehicl... Read More Posted in Exhaust on January 09, 2022 It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Blair's Ferry AutomotiveIf you've been paying attention, you've noticed that vehicle engines are getting more and more powerful in Marion. At the same time, they are getting better and better fuel economy. I've gotta tell 'ya, most of that's because of technological advances in transmissions. To get a better understand... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on January 02, 2022 Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)If theres one thing you should pay attention to with your vehicle, its the temperature gauge. Its the one that may say C---H (that means cold---hot). Or maybe yours has a picture of a thermometer on it and a blue and red zone. If you see the needle heading farther to the H or red area, that mea... Read More Posted in Cooling System on January 01, 2022 Don't Start with That (Bad Starter Motor)We've all heard that expression, "That's a non starter." When it comes to your vehicle, that's not music to a driver's ears. That sickening sound when you start the ignition and instead of hearing the engine crank, you hear it slowly turn over and your dash lights go dim. There can be many reaso... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 26, 2021 New Life for Your Older Car in MarionIsn't it amazing how much of our stuff is disposable these days? Clothes, electronics, housewares, furniture.Remember the days when Marion families mended their clothes, polished their shoes and neatly put away their toys every night? If something was lost or ruined through neglect, your parents ... Read More Posted in Keys to a long lasting vehicle on December 19, 2021 If You Drive Like a Maniac (Aggressive Driving is Bad for a Vehicle)When someone mentions driving like a maniac, they're not talking about you, surely? Besides the safety issues of aggressive driving, you should know that your vehicle will last a lot longer if you'll just mellow out a little. Here are four traits good drivers follow if they want their vehicles t... Read More Posted in Windshield Wipers on December 12, 2021 Fuel Filter ReplacementHello Marion resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engi... Read More Posted in Fuel System on December 05, 2021 ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Marion IowaWhen accidents occur in Marion, Iowa, the victims' emergency contacts are extremely important. Too often, those involved aren't able to provide rescuers with phone numbers and medical information.When Iowa police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets, purses a... Read More Posted in Monitoring System on November 28, 2021 What You Need to Know from Your Blair's Ferry Automotive Service AdvisorMarion drivers may feel intimidated when they take their vehicles to a service center. They have questions but aren't sure how to ask. They don't want to feel embarrassed about their lack of knowledge. They don't want to make the service technician feel that they don't trust him.If your service ... Read More Posted in Service Standards on November 21, 2021 |
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