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Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)
When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away. Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025
Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)
When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible. It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Aug 04, 2024
Don't Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)
The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch.
"Latex paint is water-bas...
Published on: Apr 21, 2020
Tips on TPS (The Throttle Position Sensor)
When you step on the accelerator, you expect your vehicle to speed up, not slow down. But, what if it doesn’t? That can be a big problem.
The answer may be a problem with the sensor...
Published on: Apr 21, 2020
What Braasch Automotive Customers Should Know
There are some things Braasch Automotive customers should know about automotive service and repair in Gilberts. First and foremost, Braasch Automotive cares about you and your family's safety. And the...
Published on: Sep 08, 2017
Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z
You may not be familiar with all of the items on your Gilberts auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board...
Published on: Jul 08, 2017
Distracted Driving
When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking. Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-ta...
Published on: Dec 16, 2016
Certified Technicians
Today’s vehicles are rolling computer networks with multiple processors, sensors, and miles of wiring. The mechanical elements from the suspension to the engine valve train are extremely sophist...
Published on: Aug 03, 2016