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 | Oct 1, 2025 | Smog Checks
So to answer your question, most folks don’t need a smog check every year, but rules vary by state and vehicle. In certain states, such as California, the majority of vehicles require testing every two years, not annually, unless they’re older or targeted for...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | May 3, 2025 | Fuel System Cleaning
Key Takeaways Neglecting to clean your fuel system can invite a cascade of performance failures — from reduced power to wasted fuel to rough operation. By caring for some early warning signs, you can keep your engine running clean and mean. Fuel system neglect cuts...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | May 1, 2025 | Fuel System Cleaning
Key Takeaways Routine fuel system cleaning enhances fuel atomization, assisting your vehicle in achieving stronger burning efficiency and cleaner emissions, no matter your driving situation. Keeping those injectors clean and those sensors clean means a more precise...
by autoTECH Blackhawk | Apr 15, 2025 | Broken Radiator Fan
Upgrading your radiator fan cuts down emissions by helping your engine keep cool, which means fewer fumes and better results during smog checks. Now, with a newer, more efficient or powerful fan installed, my engine is always right on that sweet spot. So, it burns a...
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