Whenever they hear the term “exhaust service,” most Algodones people think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Dr J’s Auto Clinic is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in 1990. Governmental emissions requirements have forced auto manufacturers to […]
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What To Do After You Buy a Used Vehicle in Albuquerque
So you’ve bought a used car in the Albuquerque area. Do you know what you’re getting? It is hard to know what you’re getting because people in the Albuquerque area sell cars for different reasons. Think about why you’ve sold cars. Did you just want something new or were there problems that you wanted to […]
Air Conditioning Service In Albuquerque
Hey Algodones! Let’s talk about one of our NM summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It’s real easy for Albuquerque motorists to take their car’s air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to time to help it keep […]
PCV Valve Replacement
Hello Albuquerque auto owners, 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 engine oil hangs out. These gases are […]
Severe Service Requirements
A lot of Albuquerque auto 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, a manufacturer of automotive products and fluids. She’s been in the […]
Why Perform a Trip Inspection
Albuquerque drivers love their cars. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip. Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it’s great! But there’s nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt. Now Albuquerque car owners can’t always avoid problems, but […]
Power Steering Service
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 […]
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 […]