Most of us living in the Algodones area are too young to remember life before power steering – cranking those great big steering wheels! It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Let’s look at how it works. The heart of any power steering system is its pump. The pump pressurizes the […]
Author Archive | Auto Repair
Fuel Injectors
The last new American car sold in Albuquerque with a carburetor rolled out of the NM dealership in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Albuquerque and nationally have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine control computer tells the […]
Dr J’s Auto Clinic Radiator Service
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 Albuquerque, it is easy to prevent. Dr J’s Auto Clinic 4201San Mateo N E Albuquerque, NM 87110 505.341.4747 The most recognizable part of the coolant […]
Suspension Service In Albuquerque At Dr J’s Auto Clinic
When they hear the word ‘suspension’, Albuquerque car 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 around Algodones. Its job is to keep your wheels firmly planted over […]
Winter Tires
What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of the public’s perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees. Twenty years ago, winter tires differed from highway tires only in their tread […]
Proper Fluids for Your Vehicle
The automotive professionals at Dr J’s Auto Clinic would like to give Albuquerque car owners 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 are becoming more specialized at about the same pace. The Algodones […]
Differential Service At Dr J’s Auto Clinic
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Albuquerque, 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 Dr J’s Auto Clinic service specialist that your differential needs service, or seen […]
Braking News: Keep Your Stopping Power
Richard Petty once told AutoNetTV, “You’ve gotta have good brakes. If you’ve got good brakes you can keep yourself out of a lotta trouble.” That’s why a regular brake inspection is on every Albuquerque car’s maintenance schedule. An inspection at Dr J’s Auto Clinic will check your brake system and let you know if there […]
Trading in that Gas Guzzler
Not so fast! Often, it is cheaper to drive an older car with lower MPG than take on a car payment.We understand that times are difficult right now. We would like to help you make an informed decision by calculating the cost of gas for your current vehicle so that you can see if keeping […]
Dr. J’s 2.0
Welcome to our new website. We are excited to get this site going so that we can better serve you, our customers. We will be featuring tips and maintenance care reminders to help you best keep up with your vehicle. And for the real jobs, we are here offering you top level expertise on what’s […]