Automotive Tips from Blair's Ferry Automotive: Serpentine Belt Overview
October 29, 2023
The technicians at Blair's Ferry Automotive know your serpentine belt drives important engine accessories like your alternator, air conditioning compressor, and power steering. In some cars it may also power the power brakes or water pump. The serpentine belt is powered by the engine and winds ar... More
What Is an EGR Valve? (EGR Valve Service)
October 22, 2023
If you've ever felt your vehicle hesitate, go, then hesitate again, you might think there's something wrong with the transmission. After all, it's not moving smoothly down the road. But there are plenty of malfunctions that can cause those symptoms, one of them being something you may have nev... More
Alternator Facts (Failing Alternator)
October 15, 2023
If you notice that your headlights are flickering at night, that's something to pay attention to. While there could be many different things that could cause that problem, one possibility is your vehicle's alternator. The alternator takes mechanical energy from the engine and turns it into electr... More
Drive Defensively in Iowa
October 8, 2023
Car care is part of auto safety in Marion. But the most important thing we can do to improve safety on Iowa roads is to drive safely.Defensive driving begins with the proper attitude. Have in mind that you won't let anyone take your safety away from you. You'll be aware of your surroundings, roa... More
Keeping Your Cool (Coolant System)
October 1, 2023
No matter what the weather is like outside, your internal combustion engine expects to keep its cool all the time, even when it's really cold. That's because engines create the power that moves you to your destination by a series of tiny explosions of a fuel and air mixture. In turn, that genera... More