Laurel Auto Repair

Why Is My AC Blowing Warm In My Car? When you push the button to turn on the AC in your Car, you expect the AC to Blow Cold Air from the vents. What does it mean when the AC Blows Warm Air? There are two sides to the AC system in your car. The first side is the power, or the control unit where you ask the AC to come on. You set the temperature control and tell the air where to blow. These temperature controls can be digital with a temperature display. Most digital controls include dual-zone climate control, or front and rear zones. They can also be analog, or use a knob that shifts the temperature along a range from cold to hot. Your vent positions are controlled the same way. They change from dash, to vent to floor depending on the position you choose. The second side of your AC system is mechanical. This part of your AC system is a sealed system. It uses refrigerant or Freon to make the air in the passenger compartment cold. Parts like the AC Compressor, AC Condenser, and Evaporator ... read more

Can You Drive A Car With An Oil Leak? Engine oi is a very important part of your car, specifically the engine itself. Oil is made to clean, lubricate, and dissipate heat from the moving parts of your car engine. Each engine is made to hold a specific type and a specific amount of oil. Most of today’s cars use synthetic oil. This means you are not going to the auto shop every 3,000 miles for service anymore. Your car may not be getting checked out as often as it used to. So, what happens if your car develops an oil leak? An engine oil leak may appear as a darkened spot underneath your car. You may experience a burning smell from the engine compartment. To help prevent damage (premature failure or further wear), check your engine oil level. If it is low, you can top off your oil level with the correct viscosity. Driving with an active oil leak can cause more expensive repairs in the future. There are additives and higher detergent value in modern engine oil. This can cause rubber ... read more

What Does A Cabin Air Filter Do? Your car has a cabin air filter that helps clean the air you breathe. The cabin air filter can catch particles like pollen, dust and pollutants. Over time, the cabin air filter can become clogged with dirt and debris. The heat and AC in your car are affected by the air flow through the cabin air filter. Sometimes when a cabin air filter gets dirty you may notice a bad smell or musty smell from the vents. Cabin air filters are made from paper, cloth, or carbon. With allergy season so close, have our mechanics check your cabin air filter today. Our mechanics can make sure you have a great time on the road this spring. Visit us on Google: https://posts.gle/r3YiGw

Is It Safe to Drive A Car That Is Overheating? The short answer is no. If your car is overheating, you could damage the engine by continuing to drive. Cars use coolant or antifreeze to control engine temperatures. Parts like the water pump push coolant through the cooling system. In the front of your car, cooling fans blow air over the engine compartment. The radiator also sits at the front of your car. It has an inlet where antifreeze or coolant enters the radiator. The radiator works like a heat exchanger. It helps cool down the fluid before it makes its way back to the engine again. The thermostat watches the engine temperature. It opens or closes based on the temperature and signals when the fan should switch on and off. Modern cars have coolant temperature sensors and coolant level sensors. These sensors track and adjust engine control systems. The engine is not designed to operate outside of a safe operating temperature. Modern car modules, computers and parts need to be protecte ... read more

Why won’t my car start but I have power? There are a few things your car needs to start. Your car needs a good battery. A car battery only lasts between 3 and 5 years. Good battery maintenance includes keeping the terminals clean and tight. Battery corrosion or loose terminals causes poor contact. There may be enough power for the lights to come on but not enough to start the car. Your car also needs a good starter to crank the engine. It is not uncommon for a starter to burn out from repeated cranking. Especially when there is a hard-start. The last part of the starting and charging system is the alternator. The alternator keeps the battery charged. It also sends power to the electrical system while the car is running. What happens if the starting and charging system is okay? Our mechanics may need to check your fuel, ignition and air system. Your car engine needs good fuel pressure from the fuel pump to run. Your spark plugs need to have a dry and clear gap for the spark to ig ... read more