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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)
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)
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
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
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?
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
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