Not Too Hot and Not Too Cold (Temperature Gauge)
November 7, 2021
You know your body temperature is supposed to be 98.6 degrees F, 37 degrees C. Your vehicle has a normal temperature, too, and if you pay attention to it, that can save you some big headaches down the road. Many vehicles have a temperature gauge on the dash that takes the temperature of the engi... More
Are Modern Vehicles Maintenance Free?
October 31, 2021
In our auto video today we'll be talking with Alan Peterson about myths surrounding automotive maintenance. You can lump these myths into the statement that "modern vehicles are so reliable, they are virtually maintenance free."Any good myth has some elements of truth. No offense to Marion Bigfo... More
Taking the Heat (Heater Hose Maintenance/Repair)
October 24, 2021
If you have an internal combustion vehicle, you know it has a lot of hoses that carry various fluids. And if you have a heater in your vehicle, you'll have heater hoses. A heater hose connects to and from the engine so some coolant can be circulated through a little radiator called a heater core... More
TPMS: Tire Pressure Monitoring for Your Marion Vehicle
October 17, 2021
Marion drivers may know that all 2008 model year and newer cars, mini-vans and light trucks in Iowa come with a tire pressure monitoring system. Many slightly older vehicles around the Marion area have these systems as well. A tire pressure monitoring system called TPMS consists of sensors on ... More
Tracking True in Marion: Wheel Alignment
October 10, 2021
At Blair's Ferry Automotive, we occasionally see severe tire damage that could have been prevented with proper wheel alignment. During a Blair's Ferry Automotive alignment service, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are inspected for problems.... More
Iowa: What Is the Risk of High Oil Change Intervals?
October 3, 2021
Iowa residents may have heard that vehicles don't need their oil changed as often as they used to. That's true. But it's not the whole story.Owing to improved engine technology and higher oil quality, most newer vehicles can go longer between oil changes than their older counterparts.So what is a... More
Automotive Tips from Blair's Ferry Automotive: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
September 26, 2021
Repair or Replace? Thats a question Marion drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulde... More
Check Engine Light Diagnosis at Blair's Ferry Automotive
September 19, 2021
Hello Marion . Have you ever had your Check Engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does that little light really mean for Marion drivers?First of all, the Check Engine or ... More
No Strain, No Gain (The Basics of Oil Filters)
September 12, 2021
Ever wonder what one of the best things is to ever happen to your vehicle's engine? It's the little thing that usually looks like a can, the oil filter. Just like your kitchen sink strainer filters out errant particles of food from clogging your drain, the oil filter cleans out small particles t... More
Straight and True in Marion: Wheel Alignment
September 5, 2021
Most Marion folks worry about running out of gas or having a breakdown on the side of the road. That is why we practice preventive maintenance on our vehicles that and to keep our repair bills down. But one important part of preventive maintenance that may get overlooked by drivers in Marion is... More