In your engine, valves over each combustion chamber open to allow fresh air in, close during the combustion event, and then other valves open to let out the exhaust. All of this happens over and over thousands of times a minute. The timing belt’s critical...
At JJ's Custom Import Repair, Inc. we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Florida friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may...
Hello Jacksonville auto owners. Have you ever had your check engine light come on? Did you panic? Or just scowl and ignore it? What should you do? Pull to the side of the road and call a tow truck? Or just keep driving? What does...
Your Japanese Import’s exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your Japanese Import. Maintaining it is good JJ's Custom Import Repair, Inc. auto advice for Jacksonville car owners,...
There are a surprising number of small, inexpensive parts that can lead to expensive engine damage when they fail. It doesn't seem right. Fortunately a lot of those things can be taken care of in routine maintenance. They may not be easy to...
Jacksonville drivers know that engines burn fuel to operate. Fuel is pumped from your fuel tank to your engine where it is squirted—or injected—into your engine’s cylinders. This is the function of the fuel injectors. There are two ways to inject fuel into an engine....
Today’s tires and wheels offer a lot of options for every Jacksonville driver’s style, habits and driving conditions. Tires are designed for high-performance in winter or summer and even come in a long-wearing variety for all Florida seasons. Jacksonville off-roaders should be excited about the...
No matter how well they're made, vehicles in Jacksonville, Florida will have design or manufacturing problems. And when the government thinks a problem is really serious for people in Jacksonville, Florida, they require the automobile manufacturer to issue a recall notice and fix...
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation for us Jacksonville auto owners then ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring...
Taking care of our tires is an important part of car care for Jacksonville drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some critical preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve fuel efficiency and extend the life of...