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Monthly Archives: August 2021

Back to School. Back to Work. Keep Your Daily Driver Running Right!

Back to School. Back to Work. Keep Your Daily Driver Running Right!

It's hard to believe that summer is almost over and kids are already going back to school. Things are still far from "normal" in the world, but we're slowly but surely getting there. Most children are back in school. Most parents are back at work. And, odds are you are depending on your daily driver(s) to get you and your family all around town.  Back to school time is always a good reminder to take care of the family vehicle, so that it can take care of you. Whether you're dropping the kids off at school, shuttling them to different after-school activities or commuting to and from work, it should be safe and dependable for your daily driving needs.  Fox Run Auto is here to help with all your automotive maintenance needs. We'll keep your family car, truck or SUV running right so you can always count on it when you need it most. Standard Maintenance Services The ... read more

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Customer Happy with Honest Service at Fox Run Auto

Customer Happy with Honest Service at Fox Run Auto

Dawn recently brought her Chevrolet Equinox in to Fox Run Auto for an oil change, after buying a deal on Groupon. She was also concerned that her steering wheel seemed a little loose and the vehicle wasn't handling as well as normal. Dawn specifically asked us to look at her steering system and check the wheel alignment as part of her service. "I cannot say enough good things about Fox Run Auto," Dawn says. "They are truly amazing. HONEST!!!! That is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of them." The technicians at Fox Run Auto completed the oil change and performed a general inspection of the vehicle, as is customary at our shop. We checked the wheel alignment and power steering sys ... read more

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What Is the Difference Between an Engine Filter vs. Cabin Air Filter?

What Is the Difference Between an Engine Filter vs. Cabin Air Filter?

Most vehicles nowadays come equipped with both a cabin air filter and an engine air filter. These filters do similar jobs: keep contaminants out of critical systems in your vehicle. However, your engine air filter and cabin air filter both shield and preserve two very different systems in your vehicle. Today, our team will give you a breakdown and explain why it is essential to get these filters replaced seasonally.    Engine Air Filter Your engine air filter is situated underneath your engine’s hood, usually near the front of your engine. Its job is to keep debris, dust, and other harmful particles out of your engine. Your engine operates in a very restricted area with high heat and quick speeds, and even the smallest particle of dirt or dust can wreak havoc within your motor. If this happens, major engine components will ultimately break down. A clogged engine filter can also lead to reduced performance, increased emissions, and poor fuel economy.    Ca ... read more

Signs of a Damaged Torque Converter

Signs of a Damaged Torque Converter

All automatic transmission vehicles have a torque converter as a vital part of their transmission system. It is what enables the car or truck to shift automatically between gears while you are driving. Power from the engine is converted into hydraulic pressure. The torque converter is a very important, yet sensitive, piece of equipment that is prone to failure. It is one of the most common causes of internal transmission damage. Once a torque converter starts to malfunction, it can lead to all sorts of other issues.  Transmission fluid problems (too much, too little, too old/corroded) can also lead to torque converter damage, so it is important to maintain your transmission as part of your overall automotive preventative maintenance schedule. At the first sign of any transmission problems, especially torque converter issues, you should get your vehicle looked at by an automotive expert. Here are some of the sig ... read more

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Car Care Tips

Are You Driving with Bad Wheel Bearings?

Are You Driving with Bad Wheel Bearings?

Your wheels and tires are what connect you and your vehicle to the road when driving. Your wheel bearings (or wheel hub bearings) are what connect those wheels to the to the axle. Remember the old song about "the knee bone is connected to the shin bone...?" It's kind of like that. If the wheels are the feet of your car (with the tires being your shoes), then the wheel bearings are part of the ankles. In other words, they are very important to your vehicle being able to move around. What is a Wheel Bearing? The wheel bearing is a critical part of the wheel assembly that connects the vehicle's axles to its wheels. A bearing is made up of a series of lubricated steel balls (ball bearings) or tapers (tapered bearings) held together within a metal ring. The bearing allows the wheel to rotate smoothly with as little friction as possible. Wheel bearings are vital to the performance an ... read more

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