When a Catalytic Converter Begins Failing.

Do you know exactly what a catalytic converter is? It is located between your engine and the muffler in your vehicle’s exhaust system. The ultimate job of your catalytic converter is to reduce emissions from your car to protect the air quality in the Topeka area. We all know that if you live anywhere that protecting the environment is essential, A.J.’s Import Garage will help you do that.

 

Here are some things to look and listen for that your catalytic converter is going bad –

1.  That your dreaded, but essential, check engine light goes on.

2.  There is a rattling noise coming from the area around your engine.

3.  Your miles per gallon has gone down.

4.  There is a noticeable misfiring of your vehicle’s engine.

The mechanics at A.J.’s Import Garage in Topeka will analyze and repair or replace your catalytic converter no matter what type of vehicle you drive. A.J.’s Import Garage is conveniently located at 501 S.W. Harrison St. in Topeka. Call for an appointment at (785) 233-1000. See everything they do at ajasimportgarage.com.

Are you Ready for Summer?

Just as important…is your car ready for summer? You can check on the status of your vehicle’s refrigerant by looking into “the sight glass” under the hood. If you know what you are doing, the liquid should be clear. The auto mechanic experts at A.J.’s Import Garage in Topeka know this instinctively.

Here are some signs of a properly working A/C system –

 

1.  The first time you turn it on, is it making unusual noises?

2.  Your car should NOT smell funky.

3.  The liquid refrigerant MUST stay dry.

4.  Make sure that you have turned on your air conditioning for at least a half-hour.

When you trust your vehicle to the pros at A.J.’s Import Garage, they will assure you that your air conditioning system is working properly for the hot summer to come. If you live in the Topeka area, call this phone number (785) 233-1000 for an appointment at A.J.’s Import Garage at 501 S.W. Harrison. Don’t forget to visit ajsimportgarage.com.