With front-wheel drive being so common these days in Jacksonville, Florida, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most Jacksonville motorists don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years,...
Most people in the Jacksonville area are aware that automotive manufacturers have recommended service intervals. Following recommended service intervals is very important. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some of these...
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 your...
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...