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Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)

There's a belt that snakes through your engine.  It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt.  It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded.  So, it's good to know ...
Published on: Aug 06, 2023

The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)

It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up.  PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes.  And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fu...
Published on: Apr 16, 2023

Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance) Has Video

In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally.  Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates. That kind of re...
Published on: Sep 06, 2020

Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle) Has Video

More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer.  A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 yea...
Published on: Oct 13, 2019

The Allen's Automotive Center Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil Has Video

A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? Memphis area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our liv...
Published on: Sep 29, 2019

Road Trip: Be Ready for Anything with a Trip Inspection at Allen's Automotive Center Has Video

Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on ...
Published on: Aug 11, 2019

Ask Allen's Automotive Center: What Happens When a Serpentine Belt Breaks? Has Video

The serpentine belt is aptly named since it snakes around under your hood. It may lack its namesake's fangs, but it sure packs a wallop when it breaks.The serpentine belt powers a lot of engine system...
Published on: Jun 30, 2019

Memphis Drivers: Get Fresh Air Inside Your Car Has Video

Let's talk about air quality in Memphis. It's a global issue, but affects us wherever we are. Many decades ago, Memphis drivers began to become aware of how air pollution negatively affects health. Bu...
Published on: May 19, 2019