October 2018
Marion drivers have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in the Marion area, but it does add quite a bit to th...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 28, 2018
When your experienced Blair's Ferry Automotive technician changes your oil, he will also inspect your air filter. You shouldn't need a new air filter at every oil change, but you will need to change it regularly. Heed your technician's auto advice if they tell you to change your air filter.An ai...
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Posted in Engine Air Filter
on October 21, 2018
Marion residents know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirtedor injectedinto your engine's cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors.There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine. Fuel needs air to burn, so in the fi...
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Posted in Fuel System
on October 14, 2018
There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Marion drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean.A cabin air filter is similar to the fil...
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Posted in Suspension
on October 07, 2018
Some Marion drivers figure that anything they can attach to their trailer hitch can be towed by their vehicle. Nope. If you're going to do any towing around Marion, you should be aware of safety issues, Iowa towing laws and potential liability.Understanding tow ratings is important for safe towin...
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Posted in Safety
on October 04, 2018
A lot of people get custom wheels in Marion. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bumps. You don't want that.Consulting your Blair's Ferry Au...
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Posted in Tires and Wheels
on October 03, 2018
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