It's About Time: Following Service Intervals at Blair's Ferry Automotive
January 23, 2022
There are a lot of things in life that Marion residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our Marion dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don'... More
Got it Covered! (Timing Cover Maintenance)
January 16, 2022
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... More
PCV Valve: What Is It?
January 9, 2022
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... More
It Pays to Take Care of Your Transmission at Blair's Ferry Automotive
January 2, 2022
If 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... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant leak repair)
January 1, 2022
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... More
Don't Start with That (Bad Starter Motor)
December 26, 2021
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... More
New Life for Your Older Car in Marion
December 19, 2021
Isn'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 ... More
If You Drive Like a Maniac (Aggressive Driving is Bad for a Vehicle)
December 12, 2021
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... More
Fuel Filter Replacement
December 5, 2021
Hello 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... More
ICE - In Case Of Emergency In Marion Iowa
November 28, 2021
When 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... More