by autoTECH Blackhawk | Oct 6, 2025 | Smog Checks
By keeping your car’s engine in tip-top shape, repairing any warning lights, and driving your car for a minimum of 15 minutes before a smog test. Ensuring the oil and air filters are clean aids. A lot of drivers miss the obvious stuff, like a gas cap sealed tight or...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Aug 7, 2025 | Oil Changes V2
Skipping oil changes does real damage to your engine as well. Old or filthy oil can’t hold back the power to keep parts slick and cool, so metal grinds on metal and heat accumulates. For high-mileage cars and fresh motors alike, skipped oil changes equate to increased...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Jul 14, 2025 | Brake Repairs
Worn brake pads, squeaks, leaking brake fluid, warped rotors, and a soft brake pedal. Each one pops up in lots of cars, regardless of make or model. Worn pads equal slow stops. Squeaking can indicate dust or ancient pads. Brake fluid leaks from the soft pedal and drop...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Jul 4, 2025 | Brake Repairs
To know when your brakes need replacing, pay close attention to signs like squeaking sounds, longer stopping distances, or a soft brake pedal. Worn pads typically manifest themselves by either screeching noisily or causing the car to shudder when braking. Be on the...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Apr 1, 2025 | Broken Radiator Fan
Don’t let your busted radiator fan be the hidden reason for mysterious car overheating! This can occur even when you’re sure your coolant and thermostat are functioning as they should. When this fan fails and stops spinning, hot air remains trapped in the radiator....
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