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Nancy:  Have you ever experienced a dead battery and can’t figure out why?  You didn’t leave lights on and your battery test good. Hi, I am Nancy at Kneble’s Auto Service Center and this is Stephanie.

Stephanie:  Hi, have you heard of a parasitic battery drain. This is when a continuous or abnormal discharge of power happens even when your engine is off.  This can be a result of a short circuit or some electrical component remains on.

Nancy:  Such as your trunk drawing power, a light under the hood or in the glove compartment, possibly a switch or even a computer in your vehicle can still be on for 30 minutes or more after the vehicle is shut off and the key is removed from the ignition.  

Stephanie:  With today’s vehicles operated by computers, testing your battery to find out the reason it failed is more complicated.  There are different tests to perform to help determine the cause.

Nancy:  Make sure your battery won’t fail you.  Have it tested today. Thanks for watching.  Like us on Facebook and share the information with others. No one should have their battery fail them.

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Nancy: Do you know if there is oil in your vehicle right now?

Stephanie: Do you know how important oil is for your vehicle? Hi, I am Stephanie at Kneble’s Auto Service Center and this is my mother

Nancy: Hi, I am Nancy. Oil is just like the blood in your body. It is vital for your vehicle to operate.

Stephanie: Oil keeps the moving parts lubricated to prevent excessive wear of the parts. Helps clean the surfaces, keeps the engine cool and sealed properly.

Nancy: Unfortunately, all too often we have seen vehicles coming to our shop with little to no oil in their engine. This can cause devasting results as needing a new engine.

Stephanie: Don’t let this happen to you. Maintain the proper schedule for your oil changes. Periodically check your oil level between oil changes as many models use full synthetic oil which would allow longer time between oil changes. Older vehicles can be burning oil and you may not know you are low in oil until it is too late.

Nancy: thank you for watching. Like us on Facebook and share the information so no one receives that terrible news if you need an engine or start shopping for another vehicle.

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Nancy:  In this frigid temperature, is your heat keeping you warm enough in your vehicle?  Is it blowing cold air instead of nice warm air?  Hi, I am Nancy at Kneble’s Auto Service Center and this is Stephanie.

Stephanie:  There could be many different reasons for your heat not working in your vehicle such as 1.  Low on coolant

Nancy:  2. Clogged heater core since coolant goes from the engine to the heater core that blows hot air. Your heater core is like a radiator and has the job of making the defroster and heat work.

Stephanie 3. Controls knobs or buttons could be broken and not able to turn on your heat

Nancy:  4.  Thermostat not working because the thermostat’s job is to control the engine’s running temperature so the coolant can travel to the heater core.  A thermostat stuck open will cause the engine to run cold causing no heat.

Stephanie:  and #5.  Possible coolant leaking from hoses, radiator or water pump which can affect your heat from not working

Nancy:  So next time you turn your controls to heat and it doesn’t work, have it diagnosed so you stay warm in your vehicle.

Stephanie:  Thank you for watching and like us on Facebook and share the information with others because no one should be cold while driving in their vehicle.

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Nancy:  You probably don’t give it a thought when you put your key in the ignition and your vehicle starts right up.  How would you feel in frigid temperatures and your vehicle doesn’t start? Hi, I am Nancy at Kneble’s Auto Service Center and this is Stephanie.

Stephanie: That’s a terrible situation to be in but all too common.  Understanding how your vehicle’s battery is tested will help you understand why it won’t start your vehicle.  Batteries are tested under different circumstances. With today’s frigid temperatures, it is important to know the cold cranking amp rating for your battery.

Nancy:  Simply put, this is a measurement in amps of the power your battery has to start the engine in cold temperatures specifically 0 degrees for 30 seconds while sustaining a voltage of at least 7.2 volts for a 12-volt battery.

Stephanie:  Over time, a battery loses its power and doesn’t have the ability to start your vehicle under extreme temperatures. So, if you are concerned that your battery may be lacking power or getting old, have your auto technician test it to see what the cold cranking amp rating is.  Remember when replacing your battery if needed, put the size battery recommended by the manufacturer for your vehicle.

Nancy:  Thank you for watching and share the information with us so no one is left in the cold.  Stay warm on these cold days. Like us on Facebook.

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Nancy:  Hi, I am Nancy at Kneble’s Auto Service Center and this is Stephanie.  Valentine’s Day is coming upon us fast. We want to wish everyone a wonderful Valentine’s Day.

Stephanie:  Do you want to put some spark in your relationship, give them a certificate for spark plugs?

Nancy:  Do you want to steer them in the right direction to your heart, give them a certificate for steering flush?

Stephanie:  Do you want them to drive straight to you, give them a certificate for a wheel alignment?

Nancy:  Do you want to shock them, give them a gift certificate for shocks?

Stephanie:  Do you want them to stop short in their tracks when they see you, give them a certificate for a brake job?

Nancy:  Or do you want to flush them out of your life

Stephanie:  Mom, you know if dad gave you any of those things for Valentine’s Day, you would give him a gift certificate for a coolant flush to flush him right out of your life.

Nancy:  OK, maybe your right.  Thank you for watching Like us on Facebook and share this video with us.

Stephanie:  And share any idea you have for your special Valentine’s Day.

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Brakes are an extremely important component of your vehicle. Maintaining the proper operation of your braking system is important, It can be the difference between preventing a serious or much worse a deadly accident. Hi, I am Nancy at Kneble’s Auto Service Center. Having your auto technician perform a proper check on your braking system requires many components to be inspected. Your technician will be inspecting the pads, rotors, drums or shoes depending on your vehicle’s braking system. Measurements are obtained to determine the thickness of brake pads and the surface condition of these parts are also inspected. Wow, that’s an in-depth inspection but that’s not all! The technician is also looking for possible brake fluid leaks from hoses, lines, cylinders, or calipers whichever your vehicle has. In addition, the condition of the brake fluid is observed with regards to color and viscosity. Next time you get your brake system inspected, understand there are many aspects of it. So, when you press down on the brake pedal you can rest a sure your vehicle stops properly. Thank you for watching. Like us on Facebook and share this information with your friends.