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Is your vehicle's performance lacking? This post explores signs that your fuel and air induction systems may need cleaning, such as reduced power, poor fuel economy, and rough idling. Discover how carbon buildup can hinder your engine and learn about professional cleaning solutions to restore efficiency and performance. Keep your ride running smoothly and efficiently!
Discover the crucial role of CV joints in your vehicle's performance! This blog post explains how these constant velocity joints maintain a smooth connection between your transmission and wheels, even over bumpy roads. Learn about their structure, common signs of wear, and the importance of timely maintenance to keep your ride safe and efficient. Don't let a failing CV joint slow you down—get informed and stay on the road!
Discover essential tips to maintain your automatic transmission and prevent costly repairs. Learn how to check fluid levels, the importance of cooling systems, and best practices for gear shifting. Keep your vehicle running smoothly with our expert advice!
Discover the importance of regular brake maintenance for your vehicle's safety. Learn how brake components work together and why keeping them in top shape ensures reliable stopping power, whether on sunny days or slippery roads. Prioritize your brakes with expert service at Bonita Point Auto Care.
A strut is essentially a shock absorber mounted inside a spring and can support more weight than a shock by itself. Few of us ever drive somewhere without encountering some pretty rough roads, and it's amazing how well our vehicles are able to smooth out the ride. Thank your shocks and struts. Learn More!
No, ERG isn’t the sound a pirate makes. It’s a part in your vehicle that recirculates exhaust gas to reduce certain gases and pollutants in the atmosphere. In fact, ERG stands for “Exhaust Gas Recirculation.” Learn more about why this matters!
If your vehicle has a timing belt, without the protection of the timing cover, that belt can come loose from the timing gears or break. Read more here.
It’s just common sense that your vehicle will drive better if all the wheels are lined up with each other and the road the way the engineers intended. When they’re not, that is called being out of alignment. Here are some signs that your alignment has problems.
Most vehicle manufacturers require worn or damaged rotors to be replaced, not resurfaced. It’s all part of a complete brake job here at Bonita Point Auto Care in Chula Vista, CA, replacing pads and the brake hardware parts along with the rotors. It reduces the chance of premature failure.
For most of us, it is hard to remember life without power steering – cranking those great big steering wheels? It was a pretty good workout. Now power steering is standard. Contact Bonita Point Auto Care, Inc. in Chula Vista, CA 619.421.7600
If you’ve been noticing your vehicle’s ride has lately been bumpy or you’re hearing strange noises when you drive over bumps, you may need new struts.
you have a vehicle with an automatic transmission, you probably never think about gear shifting. When motor vehicles were invented, all of them had to be shifted manually. But that wonderful self-shifting transmission, referred to these days as simply an “automatic,” changed everything.
It's important to stay on top of your vehicle maintenance. It helps to save your service records. Your NAPA AutoCare Center keeps records of what services you've had done, and which need doing. Time marches on, and so will your vehicle if you make sure all its systems are kept up to date.
Client's reach out confused about when they should get their spark plugs replaced. It can be confusing because there are several types of spark plugs and some last longer than others.
Think about it – heavy traffic, hilly terrain. Maybe some dirt roads – and it’s going to be hot. And all the time you’ll be towing around several thousand extra pounds. That all adds up a lot of severe strain on your transmission.
Bonita Point Auto Care, Inc. Tech Question: I was driving on the freeway in CA and my vehicle engine started to get hot. I turned off my air conditioner and was able to drive the short distance to my meeting and then found a shop in Chula Vista. It turns out that my water pump was leaking. It cost me many hundreds of dollars to get it fixed. What could I have done to avoid this? Bonita Point Auto Care, Inc. Answer: This guy's story really did have a happy ending. When you continue driving when your engine's overheating you risk a catastrophic engine failure. It really is a good idea to pull over and let your vehicle engine cool down before driving again. If you add water or coolant, be sure your engine is cool or you risk serious burns. Now there's no way for Chula Vista drivers to predict when their water pump will fail – they just wear out. This fellow's water pump replacement was more expensive because his water pump is driven by his timing belt. That requires a lot of hours to get to the water pump and then put everything back on the engine. A money saving tip from Bonita Point Auto Care, Inc. in Chula Vista: if your water pump is driven by your timing belt – replace the pump when you have your scheduled timing belt replacement. That way most of the work is already done and you don't have to pay for it twice. Check with your friendly and knowledgeable professionals at Bonita Point Auto Care, Inc. about when your timing belt should be replaced. Give us a call Bonita Point Auto Care, Inc. 1495 East H Street Chula Vista, CA 91910 619.421.7600
Phone: 619-421-7600
Address: 1495 East H St Chula Vista, CA 91910
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