Fuel for Thought
January 30, 2022
If you're like most people and drive a gasoline-powered vehicle, you need to be up to speed on its fuel-related components. They're pretty basic: the fuel, the fuel filter and the fuel pump. The fuel's the easy part. You probably gas up your vehicle yourself and, if you're like most drivers, pr... More
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