What is Fuel Injection?

When I put gas in my car am I not injecting fuel into it? It is a little more complicated than that. A fuel pump sends the gas to the engine, and it is then injected into the inlet manifold by an injector. Clear as mud…right? A.J.’s Import Garage is a fuel injection specialist. They will vacuum the lines to make sure you keep running smoothly along the byways of Topeka.

The fuel injectors are one of two types, depending on the injection system. One uses continuous injection. In this case, fuel is led into the inlet port while the engine is running. Then there is timed injection where the fuel is delivered in consistent bursts. Both may be controlled electronically or mechanically.

You do NOT need to understand fuel injection! You simple need to know where to find A.J.’s Import Garage. They are located at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka, KS. Their mechanics will keep you on the road running smoothly. Call (785) 233-1000 for an appointment and visit ajsimportgarage.com online.

Strut Your Stuff.

You hear it all the time…make sure you have your shocks and struts checked. While the terms shocks and struts are usually referred to interchangeably, they really are separate components with different functions. A.J.’s Import Garage of Topeka, KS thinks it is important to know the difference.

Here is a quick tutorial. Shock absorbers are hydraulic components that, when working properly, will minimize movement generated by your vehicle’s springs. Struts, on the other hand, are the components of some vehicles’ steering and suspension systems. They usually consist of a spring as well as a shock absorber.

We don’t know if that clears it up for you, but it is important that the shocks and struts of your import car are working properly. Call A.J.’s Import Garage if you suspect anything may be wrong with them. They are located at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka. Call for an appointment at (785) 233-1000. See their many mechanical talents at ajsimportgarage.com.   

The Condenser is a Vital Part of your Car’s Ability to Cool.

You should know that a vital component of your vehicle’s cool air system is the air-conditioning condenser. The car’s air conditioning condenser is a radiator positioned between the car’s grille and the radiator that is next to the motor. The gaseous refrigerant sheds heat and returns it to a liquid state. A.J.’s Import Garage fixes faulty condensers in the Topeka area.

If your air conditioning condenser has gone bad you should notice it quickly. It will become uncomfortably warmer and/or your vehicle windows will be foggy. If refrigerant leaks, the air conditioner will not emit much cold air, if any at all.

It may be time for the mechanics at A.J.’s Import Garage to look for signs of damage or corrosion and doing an external cleaning or internal flush, if needed, to maintain cooling performance. Why not give A.J.’s Import Garage a call for an appointment at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka. For more about A.J.’s visit ajsimportgarage.com.  

That Is a Sweet Smell.

That is not always a good thing when it emanates from your German made vehicle. When your car smells great, you actually might have an issue which needs to be taken care of right away! A sweet or syrupy smell could mean there is a problem with your coolant. A.J.’s Import Garage in Topeka should be your next stop.

Quite simply, coolant is one of the most important fluids that helps run your import car around the roads of Topeka. Did you know that another reason you might be smelling something sweet is because your radiator hose is leaking? It just keeps getting worse and worse, so do not be deceived by a sweet smell.

The professional auto mechanics at A.J.’s Import Garage will check all of the proper places and have you back on the road safely in no time. Trust A.J.’s Import Garage for all of your foreign and domestic auto repairs. See their array of services at ajsimportgarage.com. Call this phone number for an appointment at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka (785) 233-1000.

Summer Heat is Everywhere in Topeka.

It is in your home, outdoors, and most importantly in the confined area of your vehicle. Please make sure that your car’s air conditioning system has been checked by the auto a/c pros at A.J.’s Import Garage. Foreign and domestic vehicles are welcome at A.J.’s Import Garage located at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka.

Here are some recommended auto air conditioning tune-up tips –

1.  Check and properly adjust the thermostat

2.  Test for proper airflow

3.  Replace the air filter in the cabin of the vehicle

4.  Put in plenty of freon

These are some of the steps that the mechanics at A.J.’s Import Garage will employ to keep your foreign or domestic vehicle cool and comfortable this summer. A.J.’s Import Garage of Topeka is so much more than an air conditioning specialist. See the full story at ajsimportgarage.com. Before the real “dog days” arrive call (785) 233-1000 for an appointment.

That Fuel Injector in your Car Needs a Cleaning as Well.

The performance and longevity of your vehicle very much depends on its fuel. However, with time, the performance of your car may not remain the same even though you may be considerate of the fuel you put in. It is likely because you require a fuel injector cleaning service. That is why a fuel injection cleaning from A.J.’s Import Garage is so important.

Here is much of what A.J.’s Import Garage of Topeka will do.  A fuel injector cleaning service flushes out all the build-up and thoroughly cleans the injector. When the expert mechanics at A.J.’s remove all the build-up of carbon deposits and flush them out of the fuel system, your car engine will run smoother and become more fuel efficient…import or domestic.

Trust A.J.’s Import Garage, not just for fuel injection cleaning service, but for dozens of other services as well. Take a look at their many auto repair and maintenance services by visiting ajsimportgarage.com. Just make an appointment at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka by calling (785) 233-1000.

How Long Have You Driven Without Having Your Catalytic Converter Checked?

It is an oft-neglected component part of your finely tuned foreign car. The catalytic converter does what you might expect. It converts harmful emissions into harmless gas, They usually last 10 years or so, but at that point may need to be replaced. In Topeka, the right mechanics for the job are the ones at A.J.’s Import Garage.

Yours may become clogged, physically damaged, or even contaminated by oil or engine coolant. Signs of a bad converter include reduced acceleration, the smell of sulfur or rotten eggs from the exhaust, and excessive heat under your foreign car. An A.J.’s mechanic should diagnose the entire exhaust system of the car and, if necessary, replace the catalytic converter.

To know for sure if you are having problems with your car’s catalytic converter, make an appointment for a check-up at A.J.’s Import Garage located at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka KS. A.J.’s Import Garage does so much more, so please look them up at ajsimportgarage.com. Next, call for an appointment at (785) 233-1000.