You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your car feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter’s job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your
Did you know that today’s cars carry more computer power than the Apollo 121 Lunar Module that landed on the moon in 1969? New cars have as many as 12 networked computers and over five miles (eight kilometers) of wiring. In fact, for the last decade or so, computers have been controlling about 85% of
The coolant system is a vital part of your vehicle. It is also the second most common cause for vehicle failures. Even though coolant system failure is fairly common, it is easy to prevent. The most recognizable part of the coolant system is the radiator. It is connected to the engine with hoses and is
Before the recession hit, the median age for cars in the Burlington Ma area (zip code: 01803) was over nine years. And two-thirds had over 75,000 miles. At Accurate Automotive we hear reports that those numbers continue to rise. If you have a high-mileage vehicle in the Boston area, bring it in for high-mileage maintenance:
Bad air quality while you’re driving around Bedford is nothing to sneeze at. But seriously, more and more vehicles these days come equipped with a cabin air filter. Since they’re fairly new on the scene, a lot of folks don’t know about them yet. These filters clean the air in the passenger compartment, or cabin,
Today we’re going to talk about power steering service in Burlington. If you took an informal poll around Burlington you’d probably find that most have never heard of power steering service. That’s not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in Burlington aren’t aware that it needs periodic service. If
There are a number of factors that contribute to the high nighttime accident rate in the greater Boston area, things like drowsy driving and a higher rate of impaired driving. Without a doubt, visibility is a major contributor. Let’s focus on visibility… It’s said that 90 percent of our driving decisions are based on what
Today we’re talking about shocks and struts. They’re so easy to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road – so they’re very important. Without shocks, your wheels would be bouncing over bumps and lifting in corners. The
Every car in Burlington Ma is at risk for theft. So it’s up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge – hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere. The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visible and audible devices Immobilizing
For advice on how to make your Toyota last longer, visit us at Accurate Automotive 15 Bedford St Burlington, Ma 01803 781-229-8144 These days many people in the Boston area are really committed to making their cars last a long time. First thing: you’ve got to start with what you’ve got. It’d be ideal if