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PCV Valve Service At John’s Auto Care In Boulder

Written by John on September 1, 2015.

Today, we are talking about your PCV valve. The PCV Valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a key job for Boulder car owners. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation. The crankcase is the bottom area of the engine...
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Timing Belt

Written by John on February 21, 2015.

Ever heard the sad tale of a staggeringly pricey repair bill from a broken timing belt? Bad news. Let's Boulder car owners take a lesson from their woes and remember to think about our critical timing belt. First, let's review...
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Battery Replacement For Your family car

Written by John on March 12, 2014.

Modern cars and trucks in and around Boulder run on 12 volt electrical systems. 12 volts is enough to get the job done for Boulder car owners without having so much power that there is danger of electrocution. But today's...
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Serpentine Belt Service At John’s Auto Care In Boulder

Written by John on September 25, 2013.

Don't you hate it when you hear that squeal from under the hood when you're zipping down a busy Eldorado Springs freeway? It usually means there is a problem with the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt powers a lot of...
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Emergency Items For Your family car

Written by John on July 3, 2013.

Local Eldorado Springs roadside emergencies can range from a flat tire downtown to being stranded in a snowy ravine for three days. So you may want to consider a basic emergency kit to keep in the car at all times...
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Headlamp Replacement

Written by John on June 21, 2013.

Like everything automotive, there have been great strides in headlight technology in recent years. We can all drive more safely at night because of it. Good headlights improve visibility down the road, enabling you to see farther. They also improve...
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Boulder Drivers: Is It Time To Replace Your PCV Valve?

Written by John on January 24, 2013.

Your browser does not support video The push for fuel economy has two benefits: using less gas, and fewer emissions. Boulder cars and trucks run cleaner than ever. Boulder people may not realize that the first federally mandated pollution control...
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PCV Valve Replacement

Written by John on January 3, 2013.

The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hangs out. These gases...
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