Jacksonville drivers' cars have to operate in a wide range of Florida temperatures which requires our engine coolant to be able to perform 'no matter what'. Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing. Very hot, high pressure, corrosive...
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common in Jacksonville, it is easy to prevent. JJ's Custom Import Repair, Inc. 10014-3 Atlantic Blvd...
Here is a questions for astute Jacksonville motorists What is a cabin air filter? Is it: A filter for a house in the middle of the woods? A fresh, piney scent? A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's 3. A cabin air...
Hello Jacksonville motorists, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where...
So you’ve bought a used car in the Jacksonville area. Do you know what you’re getting? It is hard to know what you’re getting because people in the Jacksonville area sell cars for different reasons. Think about why you’ve sold cars. Did you just...
The last new American cars sold in Jacksonville with a carburetor rolled out of the Florida dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Jacksonville and nationally have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that...
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Jacksonville, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your JJ's Custom...
When they hear the word 'suspension,' Jacksonville auto owners may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your car’s suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your car up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride...
A lot of Jacksonville car owners have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their car owners' manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland,...
The automotive professionals at JJ's Custom Import Repair, Inc. would like to give Jacksonville motorists an update on some of the things happening in automotive fluids. You know, cars are becoming more sophisticated everyday - and fluids such as, oil, coolant and transmission fluid...