Smoke ‘Em if you Got ‘Em.

Not these days, my friend, but your car does not understand that and now and then it needs a smoke test.  Leaks can present troubles for vehicle owners, but not all leaks are fluid leaks.  Some leaks can be gas or air leaks.  If the unmeasured air flow through your engine throws off the fuel to air ratio the result can be poor engine performance.

A smoke leak test is a series of tests that will provide information on possible leaks present under the hood of your KC area vehicle in the vacuum systems.  The vacuum systems will be tested using a smoke leak test.  This test can determine if any piping in the vacuum system in your engine has a leak.  The result this time…peace of mind!

Where can you get a smoke test on your car in the Kansas City area?  Why, at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS., of course.  The A-Team is always ready, willing, and able to conduct a smoke test on your vehicle.  Think of it as a spirometry (look it up) for your car.  Would you like an appointment?  Just call (913) 321-1030.

Bumpity, Bump, Bump.

That’s what happens to your car now and then when it hits a big bump in the road.  It’s called the suspension system.  Your suspension soaks up the bumps in the road, keeping you comfortable and safe by allowing your brakes and tires to work as designed.  Let’s look at what could possibly go wrong.

Here are some of the components of your vehicle’s suspension system –

1.  The springs allow your car to absorb the energy of a pothole.

2.  The shocks work to dampen the springs natural tendency to oscillate.

3.  The struts comprise a unit that combines the spring and shock in to one package.

Shocks and struts need to be dealt with ASAP!  If you ignore a “bouncy” car, it will probably lead to more expensive problems.  Trust the A-Team in Kansas City to take that bounce out of your vehicle’s step.  They are the mechanics that you have come to trust at Able Auto Service located at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.  Call ahead at (913) 321-1030…or bounce on in.