Drew Street Auto Repair, Engine
Today’s Drew Street Auto Repair post focuses on the importance of protecting your mass air flow sensor or MAF. Air and fuel are mixed together to be burned in your engine. The amount is controlled by how hard you press on the accelerator or by external factors...
Drew Street Auto Repair, Engine
The Check Engine Light strikes fear into the hearts of some and is totally ignored by just as many. Just what it means is a mystery to most of us. First, if your check engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that could cause severe damage to the...
Drew Street Auto Repair, Engine
Your serpentine belt is powered by the engine as it turns. Your alternator, air conditioning compressor and power steering pump depend on your serpentine belt to run. On some vehicles it also runs the water pump, radiator fan and power brakes. If your serpentine belt...
Drew Street Auto Repair, Engine
Question: My new car has a “GDI??? engine. What does that mean to me and other Clearwater vehicles with this new type of engine? Drew Street Auto Repair Answer: GDI stands for Gasoline Direct Injection. It’s a type of fuel injection system that is becoming very...
Drew Street Auto Repair, Engine
Question: I’m confused about when I should get my spark plugs replaced. What’s the deal? Answer from Drew Street Auto Repair: Well, it can be confusing for Clearwater drivers because there are several types of spark plugs and some last longer than others....