Stop the Squealing and Whining Already.

Plenty of Topeka area moms have said that to their kids, I’m sure. Have you ever said those words to your car? Braking hard causes your brake pads to wear down more quickly as well as heat to warp your brake discs and rotors. Time takes a toll! Why not call A.J.’s Import garage at the first sign of any squealing noises?

 

Here are a few reasons why your car’s brakes may be squealing –

1.  The brake pads are wearing out.

2.  Another common cause is a rusted brake pad.

3.  Sometimes you apply the brakes too hard.

A.J’s Import Garage, located at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka, KS, knows just what to look for. You never know…it might be as simple as a brake rotation. Call A.J.s Import Garage today and make an appointment. That phone number is (785) 233-1000. Isn’t it much better to have peace of mind? See all of the auto repairs done by their team by visiting ajsimportgarage.com.

Your Quarterly Tip.

Your vehicle quite simply needs an oil change every so often so you can avoid much more costly repairs down the road...it always has for over a hundred years. In the Topeka area, you can always count on A.J.’s Import Garage and their mechanics to change your oil and, perhaps more importantly, check for other potential problems on your same visit.

Here are some reasons why oil changes protect vehicles –

1.  It lubricates parts moving at high rates of speed.

2.  It keeps engine components cool.

3.  Changing oil removes sludge.

4.  It actually increases gas mileage.

You may have forgotten that last one. These days, anything you can do to visit the gas station less often is a bonus! It may be time to make an appointment for an oil change and vehicle inspection at A.J.’s Import Garage located at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka KS. Just call ahead if you want an appointment at (785) 233-1000. For their many services visit ajsimportgarage.com.

Let’s Get to the Core of the Matter.

This is the time when you start thinking about whether your car will heat up the inside cabin sufficiently. As the seasons change here in Topeka a chilly night is just around the corner. A.J.’s Import Garage wants to help you have peace of mind that your car’s heater core is ready for the chilly weather ahead.

Here are some of the signs that your heater core is beginning to fail –

 

1.  Suddenly there is a sweet smell emanating from your vents.

2.  Your windows begin to fog up.

3.  You are gobbling up coolant.

4.  The engine is hot, but the cabin is cold.

Don’t wait until winter sets in. If you finished last winter with an uncertain heating system in your foreign or domestic vehicle, make an appointment at A.J.’s Import Garage to have your heater core checked. A.J.’s is found at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka KS. Just call for an appointment at (785) 233-1000. Take a quick look at ajsimportgarage.com.

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.