Posted on 9/12/2016
Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Sacramento auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,000 to 24,000 kilometers).The filter is usually under the vehicle hood or under the dashboard. Some are a little tricky to get to, so you'll want to have your friendly and knowledgeable Jack Dane Auto Service service advisor take care of replacing them.As we said, many Sacramento people don't realize they have a cabin air filter and come to Jack Dane Auto Service saying "my vents are smelling bad." It usually turns out to be a dirty cabin air filter. A switch out and they're on their way, smelling sweet.Sacramento residents who suffer from allergies can really benefit from a cabin air filter as it keeps irritants to a minimum.If you're one of them, you'll want t ... read more
Posted on 9/6/2016
Power steering is standard on nearly every vehicle in Sacramento, CA, these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that's driven by a belt powered by the engine. Contact the automotive professionals at Jack Dane Auto Service in Sacramento for questions about your power steering. The pump generates power that assists drivers as they steer their vehicle around Sacramento, CA. Power steering systems use hoses to move pressurized fluid back and forth. These hoses can develop leaks so it's a good idea to have Jack Dane Auto Service inspect them at every oil change. A check of the power steering fluid level is on the list for every full service oil change at Jack Dane Auto Service because low fluid can damage the power steering pump. And the fluid needs to be compatible with the hoses and seals, so it's important to use the correct type – just ask your se ... read more