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12 Mar Coolant Service at JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc.

Posted at 21:51h in Cooling System

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...

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04 Mar JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc. Radiator Service

Posted at 22:44h in Cooling System

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...

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04 Mar Cabin Air Filter From JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc.

Posted at 22:34h in Cabin Air Filter

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...

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04 Mar PCV Valve Replacement

Posted at 22:32h in Parts

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...

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04 Mar What To Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Jacksonville

Posted at 22:25h in Older Vehicles

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...

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04 Mar Fuel Injectors

Posted at 22:25h in Fuel System

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...

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04 Mar Differential Service At JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc.

Posted at 22:20h in Drive Train

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...

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04 Mar Suspension Service In Jacksonville At JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc.

Posted at 22:18h in Shocks & Struts

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...

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04 Mar Severe Service Requirements

Posted at 22:16h in Maintenance

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,...

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04 Mar The JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc. Guide to Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle

Posted at 22:13h in Fluids

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...

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