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Wixon Automotive and the Maintenance Mindset
We know we need to take care of our cars, but it just seems hard to remember to do it. We generally accept that many things in life require regular maintenance, but just may have not applied it ...
Published on: Feb 26, 2024
Serpentine Belt
The serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the ...
Published on: Feb 12, 2024
Wixon Automotive Tech Question on Your Transmission
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My name is Suzanne. We were taking a camping trip over a three-day weekend. About half way to our campsite, the transmission went out on our SUV. It took all weekend to get...
Published on: Jan 23, 2024
Battery Upgrades
When that car battery finally gives up the ghost and it's time to replace it, drivers have options. First, let's be clear that you should always get a replacement battery that meets o...
Published on: Jan 02, 2024
4 Ways to Help Your Vehicle Service Go Well
Let's face it, vehicles are complex machines, and hats off to the NAPA AutoCare technicians who can diagnose and repair them when things go wrong. Here are four tips to follow when you take your...
Published on: Nov 08, 2023
Gasoline Direct Injection
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Question:My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other vehicles with this new type of engine?Wixon Automotive Answer:GDI stands for Gasoline...
Published on: Oct 22, 2023
Air Blend Box
You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila, you have warm air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. How does all that happen? Well, it’s all thanks to the air blend box....
Published on: Oct 20, 2023
Time To Take Another Look at Diesel Vehicles
Let's debunk some of the myths about diesel powered vehicles.1. Diesel Burns DirtyThis was true years ago. Since 2006, however, U.S. diesel vehicles have been required by law to use ultra-low-sulfur d...
Published on: Oct 08, 2023