If our climate control system is working properly, we never give it a second thought. For some, it’s just “set and forget”. For others, if the air blowing from the vents is the right temperature, it’s all good! But keeping the cabin at the desired temperature requires a complex system of electronic,…

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Diesel Repair Services Serving Granada Hills, California Your vehicle will be serviced and repaired using the latest, most advanced computer diagnostic equipment, tools and techniques to ensure that you are back on the road quickly and in running smoothly. Don't trust your truck's care and the safety…

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The electrical system in your vehicle is like the nervous system in your body...sensors generate impulses that are distributed, then processed, and those processed impulses are sent to some other area to display information, actuate another sensor or mechanical device, or provide power for device operation. Electrical…

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Several states now require regular (annual or biannual) emission tests. These tests have different names; the most common are inspection/maintenance (I/M), SMOG, or OBD-II emission testing. The tests may involve visual inspection of certain emission-control systems, measuring tailpipe emissions at specified…

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Your vehicle has a variety of filters to keep small particles of dirt from circulating in the operating systems, causing damage and eventually failure of moving parts. Cabin Filter The cabin filter works just like the filter for your air conditioner at home. It filters dust and dirt from the outside…

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Our ASE Certified Technicians are experts in preventative maintenance and can help you keep your fleet services up and running at all time.  Our company provides quick estimates, and will notify you of any necessary repairs before performing them. Here at Rick's Automotive Inc.,…

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Engine operation management requires the input of a few systems working together. The filtered air of the inductions system, the fuel delivered to each cylinder, and the emissions system all feed information to the ECM (or PCM) and the computer calculates the proper amount…

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