Do You Pay Attention to your Car’s Temperature Gauge?

Many of us probably give it little or no consideration. A car’s temperature gauge measures how cold or hot the engine is. Did the needle in the gauge suddenly move into the red? We probably do not have to tell you your car is overheating! At this point, the question is obvious…what should you do as the driver?

Here is a very strong suggestion…if the needle is in the red zone, do not continue to drive. Pull over and turn off the engine. It may seem as if you could drive your vehicle for a short distance, but that may well cause damage to the engine cylinder block. Pull over when safe to do so and call a tow truck to haul your vehicle to us.

We are A.J.’s Import Garage at 501 S.W. Harrison in the beautiful capital city of Topeka, KS. A.J.’s mechanics know exactly what to do whether you drive an import around Topeka or a domestic make and model. Routine maintenance is also our specialty. Check us out on the web at ajsimportgarage.com. When you need us just call (785) 233-1000.

What is the Conversion Rate?

This is not about high finance, but rather pertains to your vehicle’s catalytic converter. Most of us have heard of this device, but exactly what is it?  Catalytic converters are used in exhaust systems to provide a site for the oxidation and reduction of toxic by-products. These are noxious gases such as nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and hydrocarbons.

 

For example, a three-way catalytic converter has three functions –

1.  Reducing nitrogen oxides into elemental nitrogen and oxygen

2.  Turning carbon MONoxide to carbon DIoxide

3.  Oxidizing hydrocarbons into carbon dioxide and water

That all sounds environmentally friendly as well as necessary, doesn’t it? What about where to go in Topeka KS to get a fair estimate when your car’s catalytic converter needs to be replaced? The answer is A.J.’s Import Garage at 501 S.W. Harrison. Visit us on the web at ajsimportgarage.com and call for an appointment at (785) 233-1000.