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28 Oct Exhaust Service at JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc.: Passing the Smell Test

Posted at 17:40h in Exhaust System

The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Jacksonville car owners realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Florida folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we...

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22 Oct Auto Videos for Jacksonville Drivers: Making Your A/C System Last Longer

Posted at 18:26h in Auto A/C

Jacksonville auto owners know that if their air conditioning system isn’t making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant. Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through...

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20 Oct Super Slick at JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc. in Jacksonville: Synthetic Oil

Posted at 13:03h in Oil Change

When you get an oil change, it’s always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the auto manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we’re asked if we’d like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and...

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13 Oct JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc. Helps You Decipher The Menu Board: Part 2

Posted at 14:38h in Auto Maintenance

Jacksonville service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some Jacksonville drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. JJ's...

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30 Sep Drive Train Service in Jacksonville at JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc.

Posted at 18:11h in Drive Train System

The drive train in your vehicle includes all the critical components that transfer power from the transmission to the wheels. Those components differ depending on what type of vehicle you drive, namely, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive or four-wheel drive. The preventive maintenance your...

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25 Sep Emergency Items For Jacksonville motorists

Posted at 20:35h in Helpful Tips

Safe Florida travel starts with preventive maintenance and good car care at JJ's Custom Import Repair, Inc.. But there are other things Jacksonville drivers can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here’s some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and...

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23 Sep JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc. Vehicle Maintenance Tips and Videos: Timing Belt Overview

Posted at 14:22h in Engine

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...

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11 Sep Diesel Maintenance For Florida

Posted at 18:34h in Diesel Maintenance

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...

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09 Sep Check Engine Light Diagnosis At JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc.

Posted at 13:39h in Auto Diagnostics, Engine

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...

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02 Sep JJ’s Custom Import Repair, Inc. Service For Your Exhaust System

Posted at 14:36h in Exhaust System

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,...

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