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Check Engine Light’s On (Why you should not “clear” the codes to turn it off)
The Check Engine light might come on in your vehicle. It's an amber colored light that shows on your dashboard. In newer vehicles it might just be a problem with your gas cap not being screwed on tight enough (or a worn gas cap), causing the vehicle to fail the...
How well do you know your fuel system? (An overview)
Today's Northern Legacy Auto post contains a quick overview of the fuel system. It starts with the fuel tank. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine. Somewhere along the way is a fuel filter whose job is to filter out dirt before it...
What does a blend box do?
You push a few buttons or turn some knobs, and voila, you have warm air blowing on your feet or cool air chilling your face. How does all that happen? Well, it’s all thanks to the air blend box. This box lives behind your dash and serves up just the right temperature...
Things you need to know about thermostats
The thermostat is part of your cooling system. Wasilla residents' vehicle thermostats perform a similar function to the thermostats in their homes. At home, you set your thermostat to maintain a comfortable temperature range. When your home gets too hot, the air...
Is your vehicle ready for colder?
Good morning Everyone! We are already coming to the end of August for this year. It is time to prepare our vehicles for the colder months ahead. Being prepared for the ice and snow is not only safer, but makes everything just a little easier. So, what are a few things...