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Full Stop (Brake Master Cylinder Replacement)
When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your vehicle’s going to stop. If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to your safety and the safety ...
Published on: Aug 10, 2025
Stony Fork Auto Center Tech Question On Tire Wear
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Stony Fork Auto Center Tech Question:My name is Dan. My vehicle tires wore out early and I had to replace them. What can I do to make my tires last longer?Stony Fork Auto Center A...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025
The 3 Vehicle Service Items You Shouldn't Put Off
When it comes to vehicle service, a lot of people procrastinate. The reasons? Don't want to spend the money, don't have time to get it done, it's not urgent. Sound familiar? Here are the t...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025
The Test Your Vehicle Can Fail (Emissions Tests)
Clean air quality is something that helps all of us thrive here on Planet Earth. And considering that motor vehicles are a contributor to air pollution, emissions tests in the U.S. and Canada ar...
Published on: Jun 29, 2025
The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)
If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...
Published on: Jun 15, 2025
Your Vehicle's Other Power Plant (Alternator Replacement)
Your vehicle's engine is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a power plant. But it has another power source that is vital as well: the alternator.
The alternator is wha...
Published on: Jun 01, 2025
Simple Answers from Stony Fork Auto Center: Cabin Air Filter
Question
My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what’s that?
Answer
A cabin air filter is a special f...
Published on: Apr 20, 2025
The Problems with a Cream Puff (Dormant Vehicles)
You may own a vehicle that you only drive occasionally. Maybe it is a summer day cruiser, an off-roader, or vacation hauler. Here are some things you need to know about a vehicle that does...
Published on: Mar 02, 2025