Topeka Rodeo, Aug 16 - 17

Topeka Rodeo 

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The Big 94.5 Country’s Topeka Rodeo is coming to town August 16th & 17th, 2019!

 

The Amazing Porsche.

Please don’t call it a “Porsch”, it makes us cringe!  Just kidding (not really).  Your Porsche is your baby and you want to “baby it” when it comes to regular maintenance.  This entails things that the average car does not.  We surely don’t need to remind you that keeping up with your Porsche’s routine maintenance is tantamount to its longevity.

Whether it’s an oil change, tire rotation, or engine maintenance, it is vital toward keeping your vehicle performing at the highest level you expect from the Porsche name.  We think it’s imperative for owners to know of the service intervals recommended for their specific Porsche model.  By following those, you will get many years of high performance.

A.J.’s Import Garage takes great pride in servicing Porsches, BMWs, Mercedes, Audis, Volkswagens, etc.  Naturally we will take the utmost care in servicing your vehicle whatever make and model it may be.  A.J.’s Import Garage is located at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka.  Please call ahead for an appointment at (784) 233-1000.

The BMW Advanced Battery Charging System.

One of the best items of value in the BMW Aftermarket Parts catalog is the $69 Advanced Battery Charging System which comes with an astounding 10-year warranty.  If you are fortunate to have several cars or leave one parked for a long periods of time, one of these intelligent Battery Charging Systems can prolong the life of your BMW Battery.

The BMW Advanced Charging system is a 1.25 Amp battery charger and includes complex BTP microchip technology.  This technology tops off your BMW’s lead acid battery charge.  It then automatically maintains the battery through what is known as “float” voltage which eliminates sulfation which can destroy lead acid batteries.

Knowing how to repair and maintain your precious BMW and other foreign cars in the Topeka area is what A.J.’s Auto Imports is all about.  From their location at S.W. Harrison in Topeka they take care of your vehicle both foreign and domestic.  Give them a call for any auto maintenance issue at (784) 233-1000. 

Routine Maintenance 101.

It is simply THE most important thing that you can do for your vehicle.  Stay on top of its health as you would your own!  Routine maintenance is the way to do that.  Oil changes, battery checks, tires, windshield wipers, the cabin filter, and other filters as well.  It all adds up to peace of mind and a greater trade-in value.

Here are some routine maintenance tips –

1.  Know your owner’s manual.

2.  Always change your oil and filter on time.

3.  Check your tires every month.

4.  Have all other fluids checked.

5.  Examine your belts and hoses.

That is why we are here.  A.J.’s Import Garage checks all of the boxes.  Routine maintenance should be considered mandatory regular maintenance if you are serious about keeping your car for many years.  Don’t get lazy!  Schedule your vehicle’s maintenance appointments with us.  That’s A.J.’s Import Garage at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka.  Call (784) 233-1000.

That Was A Beautiful Drive.

You might hear a golf commentator say this.  In this particular case, we want you to have a beautiful and safe summer vacation by car as you head out of Topeka.  So many of us in the area are planning long drives this summer (after all, we are right in the middle of America, so every drive is pretty much a long one!).

Here are some tips for long-distance vehicle travel –

1.  Get plenty of sleep before you travel.

2.  You need plenty of fuel…just like your car.

3.  Always remain hydrated.

4.  Plan your stops ahead of time.

5.  Sit up straight (OK, mom!).

6.  Have your vehicle thoroughly checked.

We’ve got that one.  Before you head out for a memorable summer vacation make an appointment at A.J.’s Import Garage.  Here at A.J.’s we check and repair any possible impediments to your driving safety on your long trip from Topeka to points in any direction.  Make an appointment at 501 S.W. Harrison.  Just call (784) 233-1000.

The Light that No One Wants to See.

We are referring to that dreaded Check Engine Light.  It is part of your car’s so-called onboard diagnostics system.  Over time, computers increasingly have controlled and monitored vehicle performance, regulating such variables as engine speed, fuel mixture, and ignition timing.  These days a computer also tells the automatic transmission when to shift.

If you haven’t experienced it yet, when it finds a problem in the electronic-control system that it can’t correct, a computer turns on a yellow warning indicator labeled “check engine,” or “service engine soon”.  The light may be nothing more than a picture of an engine, perhaps with the word “check”.  Consider yourself lucky if you have never seen it in your vehicle!

A.J.’s Auto Import Garage knows all about the check engine light and what to look for when it goes off on the dashboard of your domestic or foreign car.  You see, A.J’s Import Garage may have import cars in their name, but they service all makes and models.  Make an appointment at their location 501 S.W. Harrison by calling (784) 233-1000.

What is a Catalytic Converter?

A catalytic converter converts (duh!) the harmful exhaust gases produced by the engine into much less harmful emissions before they leave the vehicle's exhaust system.  It looks similar to a muffler and it typically consists of a stainless steel housing with a ceramic honeycomb inside that is full of platinum, palladium and rhodium.

How does a catalytic converter work?  The catalytic converter has multiple sections, commonly referred to as beds.  Each one of these “beds” contains specific catalyst elements that work at a temperature of at least 400 degrees F to promote specific chemical reactions.  That makes less noxious gasses expel from your exhaust pipe.

Repairing a catalytic converter is often done as part of a larger project.  Whatever the case may be, if you own an import car and are driving around the Topeka area you should call on the expertise of A.J.’s Auto Import Garage located at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka Kansas.  For catalytic converter repair, or any other maintenance call them at (784) 233-1000.