The Carburetor Went the Way of the Dinosaur.

These days, the carburetor is largely extinct, being replaced by the modern fuel-injection system. Yet some drivers in the Kansas City area still seem to be stuck in the Jurassic Period. People still spend 10 minutes warming up a fuel-injected vehicle that could have been driven seconds after it was started.

Few processes in modern auto mechanics are as poorly understood as the cold-weather start. Back in the days of the good old carburetor, a car couldn't be driven until it was warmed up. Today, warming-up is a counterproductive exercise that wastes fuel, harms the environment, and even may damage your car!

Still, if your car’s exhaust system is simply exhausted count on the A-Team to make it well again. The expert mechanics at Able Auto Service are exhaust system “doctors.” They will get you back on Kansas City roads regardless of where you are in the area. Take a look at their myriad of services at ableautoservice.com and pay them a visit at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City, KS.

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.

Tighten Your Belt.

That’s good advice for dieters and managers of money.  It is GREAT advice for car owners!  This is no small point.  A belt or hose failure can cause an overheated engine, loss of power steering, and loss of the electrical charging system.  If a hose leaks coolant or the belt turning the water pump snaps, the cooling system becomes inoperable. 

Here are some basic maintenance tips –

1.  Check the white coolant-recovery tank to ensure proper levels.

2.  Squeeze the hoses to feel if it’s mushy…make sure it’s cool!

3.  Inspect for cracks and nicks while the engine is hot.

4.  Flush and replace the coolant in conjunction with your owner’s manual.

Experts recommend that that all hoses be replaced at least every four years or, obviously when one fails.  Have your hoses and belts checked professionally by the A-Team.  That’s the team of auto mechanics at Able Auto Service.  The Kansas City area has counted on their expertise for many, many years.  Call (913) 321-1030 or stop in at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City, KS.

On the Road Again.

Drivers of the Kansas City area are celebrating summer by heading out on traditional family summer vacations by car.  And, let’s face it, because we are smack-dab in the middle of America almost every road trip this summer is a multi-day excursion.  Is your vehicle ready for extended summer travel?

Here are some tips before you head out –

1.  Have all of the fluids checked and topped off before heading out.

2.  Make sure all of your car’s lights are fully functional.

3.  Are your wipers in tip-top shape?

4.  How are the brake pads?

5.  Your tires…duh!

At Able Auto Service they check all of the boxes that are important to extended summer vacation driving.  Whatever type of vehicle you drive, make sure it is fully checked and serviced by the A-Team.  That’s Able Auto Service.  KC’s last stop before hitting the road.  Call (913) 321-1030 to make an appointment at 837 Osage Ave. in Kansas City KS.