Here it Comes KC…Another Long Winter.

We cannot avoid it much longer, the long, harsh winter is nearly upon us. Over the next six months you will rely on your vehicle’s ability to stay comfortable virtually every time you get behind the wheel to travel around the Kansas City area. Have you thought much about the efficiency of your car’s ability to grind through another winter yet?

Here are some steps to follow in readying your car for winter –

1.  Have the ratio of your engine coolant checked.

2.  Change the washer fluid and the wipers.

3.  Check the defroster and heater.

4.  Make sure your 4-wheel drive is in working order if you have it.

5.  Always keep your gas tank nearly full.

The A-Team would like to help. They are the Kansas City car winterizing experts at Able Auto Service. Get to know Able for all your vehicle’s maintenance needs…right down to your tires. See all that Able Auto Service has to offer the Kansas City area by visiting ableautoservice.net. Call ahead to make an appointment at (913) 321-1030.

Get to Know EVAP.

Say what? What in the world is EVAP? In automobile parlance it is the closed system that captures fuel tank vapors and prevents them from escaping into the atmosphere. Here is the crazy part…when your engine light comes on because of a weakness or failure in this system, it is very likely you won't even notice the car driving any differently!

Here are some possible causes for getting an EVAP code –

1.  Often it is simply a loose fuel cap.

2.  There is a leak in the fuel tank.

3.  The hose has sprung a leak.

4.  The purge or vent valve could also be leaking.

At Able Auto Service we want you to be educated about your vehicle’s performance. You could even check point one listed above yourself. If you need emission system repair in the Kansas City area, count on the A-Team to provide fast, friendly, and fairly-priced answers ASAP! You’ll find us at ableautoservice.net and at 537 Osage Ave. Call ahead at (913) 321-1030.