BEAR AUTO REPAIR

It can be frustrating dealing with a dying car battery. You may be able to recharge it and get more life out of the battery. Eventually, it may need to be swapped out with a new one. You don't want to be stranded somewhere, unable to get your vehicle to start. Here are a few of the most common signs that your car battery is dying and may need to be replaced soon: Battery Warning Light The battery warning light on your dashboard (or computer monitor) is there to let you know when the battery is losing its charge or has some other problem like a loose connection. If your battery light is on, you should get it checked out and tested by a professional mechanic to determine if it needs to be recharged, replaced or repaired. Physical Damage There can be numerous physical signs that your battery is on its last legs. Symptoms can include extensive corrosion around the cable connections, loose battery terminals and a swollen battery case. Trou ... read more

Low fuel pressure can be a common problem in all types of vehicles. Generally speaking, low fuel pressure means you don't have enough fuel getting to the engine, and/or you have too much air coming in. The fuel-to-air intake ratio is thrown off and it will cause engine performance issues. You may have trouble getting the car started at all when the fuel pressure is too low. Symptoms of Low Fuel Pressure Here are a few signs that you may have low fuel pressure: Engine Won't Start—It is cranking, but isn't starting up. Check Engine Light—An illuminated check engine light could mean a fuel system problem. Black Smoke—Dark smoke coming from the tailpipe often means the vehicle is burning too much fuel, which could be a fuel system, engine or ... read more

Regular vehicle maintenance is critical to keeping your vehicle running smoothly, efficiently, and, most importantly, for as long as possible. A tune-up is an important procedure to include on your maintenance checklist because it involves inspecting and adjusting various components of your vehicle to ensure optimal performance. It also includes the replacement of any worn-out components. Let's take a closer look at a couple of the benefits you get from a tune-up - here are a few examples: 1. Increased Performance A performance boost is one of the more obvious benefits you get from a tune-up.  When a car is tuned up, all of its important parts and components are checked and changed if needed. One of the most vital parts of the procedure is changing the air filter. This can increase the car's horsepower output by up to 30 HP, which is quite a lot for a simple filter change. 2. Better Fuel Efficiency When everything that is broken or mal ... read more

Julia drives a 2005 Honda Element. Unfortunately, she recently had her catalytic converter stolen from her vehicle when it was parked at a local store. It was a terrible situation and she wasn't sure what had happened at first. Julia just knew her vehicle sounded extremely loud while driving and something was wrong. AAA recommended she take her Element to Fox Run Auto for a proper vehicle inspection and diagnosis. It didn't take long for our team to recognize that the catalytic converter was missing and needed to be replaced. The catalytic converter is a critical component in the vehicle's exhaust and emissions system. It's sad to know they are being stolen because of the valuable elements inside. Fox Run Auto was able to get a new catalytic converter installed in Julia's Honda and help ... read more

The good news is that you don't have to get your vehicle's transmission serviced quite as often as your engine. You may be getting your engine oil changed every 5,000-6,000 miles and that is a vital maintenance service to help keep your engine running smoothly. Getting your transmission serviced is equally important, but it doesn't have to be done nearly as frequently. Transmission Fluid Service Intervals In general, most vehicles should have their transmission serviced every 30,000-60,000 miles. Some modern automatic and CVT transmissions may require servicing every 100,000 miles or so. A lot of it depends on the age, make and model of the vehicle. There may be other factors, as well. Towing/carrying heavy loads, driving uphill and sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic can also put additional strain on your transmission ... read more