Boulder Auto Repair

Power steering is standard on nearly every car and truck in Boulder, CO these days. Now there are some exotic, new types of power steering systems, but for the most part, the general setup is a pump that’s driven by a belt powered by the engine.The pump generates power that assists motorists as they steer their family car around Boulder, CO. Power steering systems use hoses to move pressurized fluid back and forth. These hoses can develop leaks so it’s a good idea to have your Boulder technician inspect them at every oil change. A check of the power steering fluid level is on the list for every full service oil change at John’s Auto Care because low fluid can damage the power steering pump. And the fluid needs to be compatible with the hoses and seals, so it’s critical to use the correct type –just ask your technician at John’s Auto Care. In addition to providing boost, the fluid cleans, co ... read more

All modern Boulder vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it’s a topic Eldorado Springs auto owners need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount, at the right time; to be mixed with air and burned in the engine. So how many fuel injectors does your car have? There’s one for each cylinder. So four, six or eight for most folks in Boulder, CO. Some vehicles have 10 or 12 cylinders. The engine control computer makes adjustments to the fuel injector as it monitors the engine and other sensors. Fuel injectors are a pretty high-tech. John’s Auto Care can help Eldorado Springs auto owners with a fuel injector cleaning service. What’s the benefit? In order to work right, the fuel injectors have to deliver the fuel at a precise pressure at a very precise time. It’s important that the fuel is sprayed in a particular pattern a ... read more

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Boulder auto owners have probably noticed that the government mandates a lot of equipment on cars: emission devices and control computers; safety equipment like airbags; and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public in Eldorado Springs but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car in CO. Because new cars are more expensive, Boulder residents are driving their old cars longer. The average car is now over nine years old. 68% of vehicles on the road have more than 75,000 miles/120,000 kilometers. As cars age, their performance drops, they have difficulty idling for long periods and are more sensitive to weather extremes. Fortunately today’s cars are up to the challenge – but they need a little help to keep on going. Some owner’s manuals don’t outline service requirements and schedules at higher mileage. Of course, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have to be done. In fact, it’s more important ... read more

High gas prices in Boulder increase the cost of living for COdrivers. You’ve probably budgeted a certain amount for vehicle related expenses. Increased fuel costs now consume a larger portion of our incomes, causing some Boulder vehicle owners to skimp in other areas – like scheduled maintenance.According to CO news reports and automotive industry studies, this is becoming increasingly more common. In fact, nine out of ten personal vehicles on the road have at least one maintenance or repair item that hasn’t been done. Some of these items pose serious safety risks. Others are just more likely to make it more expensive to drive.In this area, we can take a lesson from professional Boulder vehicle owners. I’m talking about fleet owners and operators. You know, Boulder folks like the trucking companies and delivery services. Because their livelihood depends on it, they have gotten s ... read more