Chesapeake Auto Repair

Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning Near Norfolk Virginia   A lot of gas is wasted in the Norfolk area by dirty fuel delivery systems. Let’s start at the tank. The gas tank gathers dirt, rust and sediment over the years. That’s why there’s a fuel filter to clean the fuel after it leaves the tank. A dirty filter will rob the engine of the clean gas it needs to run efficiently. The fuel intake components get coated with gum and varnish over time. This results in fuel being delivered inefficiently and some of that gunk getting into the engine. A fuel system service at West Service Center, Inc. will leave your intake as clean as a whistle. The big fuel thief is dirty fuel injectors. They deliver fuel to the engine at a specified pressure and in a particular spray pattern. When they’re clogged, the fuel doesn’t get atomized the way it’s supposed to and doesn’t get burned as ... read more

Exhaust Service at West Service Center, Inc.: Passing the Smell Test   The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Chesapeake car owners realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Virginia folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget that a damaged exhaust system can be deadly. That’s why preventive maintenance on your exhaust system is so essential. We can help you with that at West Service Center, Inc. in Chesapeake. The exhaust manifold is the first component in your exhaust system. The manifold is attached to the engine. It collects the gases that are produced by the engine and directs them into the exhaust pipes. At this point, these gases are both hot and chemically dangerous. One of the gases produced in your engine is carbon monoxide. This gas is colorless and odorless. Breathi ... read more

Why People In Chesapeake Hesitate to Get their Vehicle Serviced   A recent report stated that over 80 percent of the vehicles on our Chesapeake Virginia roads have one or more service or repair that’s needed, but hasn’t been taken care of. Now that’s a lot of undone service. That translates into something over 160 million vehicles in the U.S. alone. Some of the neglected items are minor. Others are serious safety concerns. There are several reasons why we hesitate to take care of recommended services; especially services that our Chesapeake Virginia automotive advisor recommends when we’re in for something else, like an oil change. The first issue boils down to comfort with car care. We don’t always feel we know enough to make good decisions. Some of that can be attributed to the fact that vehicles are so reliable these days. They almost become an appliance. Of course you love your van, but if you d ... read more

Fuel System Cleaning At West Service Center, Inc.   Is your car sometimes hard to start on an early Chesapeake morning? When you turn the key, does it hesitate or stutter? If so, the problem could be the result of a dirty fuel system. Your car’s fuel system starts with the air filter and ends in the top of your engine. Over time, different parts of the system get dirty, which robs you of performance and hurts your MPG. Most Chesapeake motorists have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. Fuel injection systems have fewer problems and require less adjustment. But they still need to be properly maintained. This is why your owner’s manual has a schedule for cleaning your fuel injectors and other critical parts of your fuel system. Some Chesapeake car owners are interested in buying fuel system cleaners that they can pour into your gas tank. You can do that – and there are lots of great products available that can help maintain an already clean fuel system &nd ... read more

The West Service Center, Inc. Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight   The team at West Service Center, Inc. in Chesapeake and Virginia car owners are all talking fuel economy right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Chesapeake auto owners want to save the environment and their pocketbooks. And we all know—or should know—that preventive maintenance will help maximize MPG. But is there something more Chesapeake car owners can do? After all, some of us Chesapeake folks can’t cut back on our driving, and others would like to do more to economize. Weight is one major enemy of fuel economy. The more you lug around in your vehicle, the more fuel you have to burn to get from Chesapeake to Portsmouth. And that means buying more gas in Chesapeake and producing more emissions. Of course, your van’s weight isn’t negotiable. And you can’t do much about the weight of your passengers. And this isn’t ... read more