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Posted on July 14, 2024July 19, 2024

A BRIGHT SPARK (IGNITION COIL REPLACEMENT)

Ever wonder how your vehicle’s engine is able to take the 12-volts from its
battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes
to fire its spark plugs? The secret is something called an ignition coil. Most
newer vehicles have an ignition coil at each cylinder, but older ones have a
coil that serves all of the spark plugs.

There are telltale signs that you have an ignition coil problem. As you might
expect, one symptom is it’s hard to start your engine or it won’t start at all.
If your engine is misfiring or not running smoothly or you see the Check Engine
light come on, those all could point to an ignition coil failure.

Several things can contribute to ignition coil trouble in addition to normal
wear and tear. Moisture and dirt may have gotten inside the coil, plus the heat
and vibration of your engine over time can contribute to them going bad. Bad
spark plugs or plug wires can also be a cause.

While ignition coils can last 100,000 miles/160,000 km, depending on how you
drive and in what conditions. If you start noticing some of the signs and
symptoms just described, it’s a good idea to schedule a visit to see us so a
technician can diagnose what’s wrong. Driving too long with an engine misfiring
can damage your catalytic converter, and that can be expensive to replace.

A technician will thoroughly check your ignition system and determine where the
failure is. If it’s only one coil that’s bad, it may be the only thing that
will need replacing. If your vehicle has a distributor, it may also need to be
replaced. Properly-working ignition coils will help your vehicle operate at its
best and help prevent future engine damage.

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

Posted on July 7, 2024July 19, 2024

DO I NEED BRAKE SERVICE? (BRAKE SERVICE)

Think of how many times you put your foot on your vehicle’s brake pedal every
day. And think of how much you rely on your brakes to slow down and stop your
momentum. When it comes to safety systems, your brakes are at the top of the
list, and that’s why it’s so important to keep them in top condition. Brakes are
something you make sure you keep maintained before they start showing signs of
problems.

Some of those signs are a grinding sound when you step on the brake pedal, your
vehicle pulling to one side when you brake, you don’t feel your brakes stopping
you as quickly as they used to, or you notice the brake light is illuminated on
your instrument panel.

We ask a lot of our brakes. They have to work no matter how hot or cold it is
outside. That means whether it’s sunny, snowing, raining, or icy; you’re
traveling at highway speeds or school-zone speeds; or when suddenly you find
yourself trying to avoid hitting another vehicle, animal, person, or obstacle in
the road. They have to work on smooth or rough pavement.

When you bring your vehicle in to us for brake service, we will first inspect
your brakes and all the parts in the system. Our technician will closely check
all the components for wear, deterioration, and corrosion. We’ll check fluids,
bushings, seals, and other components and make recommendations for what should
be replaced or repaired to keep the system in top condition. We’ll recommend
quality parts that meet your vehicle manufacturer’s specifications.

We want to make sure your vehicle’s brakes are doing for you what they are
designed to do. Your safety—and the safety of all the people around you—is at
stake when it comes to your brakes.

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

Posted on June 30, 2024July 19, 2024

TIMING IS EVERYTHING (TIMING BELT)

Talk about exquisite choreography; it happens under the hood of your vehicle
every time you take a drive. Your engine’s many complex parts must work exactly
together. One key is a part called a timing belt, which enables the
synchronizing of two of your engine’s components, the camshaft, and the
crankshaft.

The timing belt coordinates the valves in your engine to open and close at the
appropriate time to get exhaust out of the engine’s cylinders. Timing belts may
also power the water pump and the oil pump. The belt is made of rubber. Some
engines use a timing chain (made of metal).

Your vehicle’s manufacturer recommends an interval after which you should have
your timing belt or chain replaced, and that service should be part of your
vehicle’s regular maintenance. It’s always better to replace it before it
breaks rather than after. After all, if your timing belt breaks while you’re
driving down the road, it throws off the whole sync of engine parts and can
cause major damage to the type of engines most commonly used in vehicles today.

It’s also important to remember that a timing belt is made of rubber, and rubber
deteriorates with time, no matter how much use it gets. Have us look at your
timing belt to see if it’s time to get it replaced.

Here are some signs to look for that will let you know if your timing belt is
failing. You might have trouble starting your vehicle, it may misfire or black
smoke may come out the tailpipe. If you notice any of those symptoms, bring your
vehicle in and have us take a look right away. When it comes to your engine,
timing is everything.

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

Posted on June 23, 2024July 19, 2024

COMMAND PERFORMANCE (ENGINE AIR FILTER)

The internal combustion engine in your vehicle counts on two things that mix
together to be burned in the engine for power: fuel and air. Both are
important, of course. If you run out of fuel, your engine won’t run at all.
Since there’s plenty of air around, you won’t run out of air, but you could
feel your vehicle’s performance suffer if the engine air filter starts to get
clogged.

It’s important that the air that enters your engine be free of dirt, dust, and
debris to prevent damage to internal components. That’s where the engine air
filter comes in. It prevents those particles from entering the engine, an
important job that most people just take for granted.

After a while, your air filter will get dirty, which results in less air
reaching the engine. Modern fuel injected engines can adjust the amount of gas
to mix with the air that is getting in, so your fuel economy won’t change
significantly. What will change is how well the engine performs, its
acceleration. In one test, a US Department of Energy study showed that a dirty
air filter reduced a vehicle’s get-up-and-go by as much as 11 percent.

The company that made your vehicle includes guidelines in your owner’s manual on
how frequently that filter should be changed, and doing so will maintain your
engine’s performance. If you drive in dusty, dirty areas or those with a lot of
industrial pollution, we recommend you replace the engine air filter more
frequently than the manufacturer’s recommendations.

When you bring your vehicle to us for regular maintenance, we will routinely
check several components, including your engine air filter, and recommend a
change when we see signs it’s needed. It’s good for your engine, and you’ll
enjoy the performance you expect.

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

Posted on June 16, 2024July 19, 2024

OUT OF JOINT (CV JOINT AND BOOT REPLACEMENT)

If you have a front-wheel-drive vehicle, it has components called CV joints
which enable you to turn your wheels smoothly. The CV stands for “constant
velocity.” In essence, it’s a set of gears that connect a shaft that allows
power from the transmission to be sent to the wheels. When you turn the wheels,
no matter what angle, the input velocity rotation will be equal to the output.
Thus, the name, CV (constant velocity) joint. Other vehicles with 4-wheel drive
and all-wheel drive also use CV joints.

If one of your CV joints isn’t working right, you may find your vehicle
difficult to handle. If one breaks, your vehicle may stop moving. So, it’s
important that CV joints be in top working condition. The joints need a lot of
lubrication, so they are surrounded by grease. There’s a rubber enclosure
around them called the boot which holds the grease in and protects CV joints
from the elements.
The biggest problems come when one of those rubber boots cracks. Water and dirt
can then get into the joint, causing it to wear down and lose all its vital
lubrication. It’s important to have your CV joints inspected regularly so a
technician can spot cracks before the CV joints are ruined. Sometimes just the
boot can be replaced before any major damage is done. But when the joint does
go bad, it must be replaced.

Signs your CV joint needs changing out? You might hear a clicking sound when you
turn if the CV joint is worn out. You might notice some thick, black grease
around your wheel or on the pavement where you park your vehicle. You might
also feel your vehicle vibrate when you’re going fast.

If you suspect you might have a bad CV joint, bring your vehicle in so a
technician can determine what’s going on. Keep your CV joints in good shape and
reduce the risk of them seizing up at an inopportune time so you can avoid being
stranded.

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

Posted on June 2, 2024July 19, 2024

FLAT TIRE? THREE?S THE CHARM (TIRE REPAIR)

For most drivers, at some point you’re going to have a flat tire. Depending on
how it was damaged, it may have to be replaced. But sometimes, a repair will do
the trick, as long as the puncture isn’t on the sidewall and the hole is smaller
than ¼ inch/6.35mm in diameter. Here are the three common ways your tire can be
fixed.

One way is to put a plug in the hole. Since most tires are damaged by running
over sharp objects such as screws and nails, the small hole from which the air
is escaping is on the part of the tire that touches the road. If it’s in the
sidewall, it most likely can’t be fixed.

In the plug method, a technician inserets a rubber plug. It is covered with
some sticky, gluey stuff, and is pushed into the hole from the outside. That
plugs the hole and stays in place, thanks to the glue. Friction from driving
heats it up and seals the deal.

Another method is to patch the hole. For this, your tire has to first be taken
off the vehicle, then off the rim so the technician can get access to the
inside. There, they’ll clean the inside surface around the hole and apply a
rubber patch with an adhesive on it. This type of patch works well, and because
of the extra steps and complexity, costs more than having your tire plugged.

There’s also a combination of those methods just described, the plug-patch. It
is, in essence, a type of patch with glue on it that has a plug sticking out of
it. The plug is inserted into the tire from the inside and pulled through the
hole from the outside, drawing the attached patch tight against the tire’s
inside surface. The last two methods can’t be used if the hole is near another
repair or the sidewall.

The good news is if it’s fixed properly, your repaired tire should give you good
service.

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

Posted on May 26, 2024July 19, 2024

A CLEAN CONNECTION (BATTERY CLEANING)

A clean connection is a wonderful thing. Think of a good cell phone signal or
an airline connection with ample time and short distance to the next gate. Good
connections are also important for your vehicle’s battery, and one secret to
that is to make sure it’s periodically cleaned.

If it’s been a while since you have had any service to your battery, bring it in
so we can inspect it for any corrosion that might have formed. Corrosion on the
battery terminals will affect the connection between the battery and your
vehicle’s electrical system. The amount of corrosion you can expect can be
influenced by such things as the kind of climate you live in (dry or humid, warm
or cold), if there’s lots of salt on the roads and how old your battery is.

We have tools and chemicals to safely remove the corrosion for an optimal
electrical connection. In order to reduce the amount of corrosion re-forming on
the battery, we’ll apply a special protective coating.

It’s also important to have your battery tested, especially if it’s more than a
few years old or hasn’t been tested in a while. Our equipment can measure how
well a battery holds a charge and how much more life you should expect from it.
We can discuss when you might expect to buy a new one, since a battery is
definitely the kind of thing you don’t want to have fail you when you’re least
expecting it.

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

Posted on May 19, 2024July 19, 2024

CLEAN MACHINE (FUEL AND AIR INDUCTION CLEANING)

As your vehicle ages, its performance isn’t quite what it used to be, but many
of us never notice the change because it’s gradual. So here are a few questions
to ask yourself. Does your vehicle feel like it doesn’t have the pep that it
used to? Have you noticed your fuel economy isn’t quite as good as it once was?
Does it idle roughly or is it hard to start? Do you hear the engine knocking?
Has it recently failed an emissions test?

All of those can be signs that your fuel and air induction systems are dirty and
need cleaning. Your fuel system takes gasoline from the tank to the engine’s
combustion chambers where fuel injectors spray fuel that mixes with air and is
ignited by spark plugs. Black carbon deposits eventually can build up,
obstructing fuel flow and diminishing your engine’s performance and fuel
efficiency.

The air induction system is what allows air to go into the engine’s combustion
chamber. Getting the proper air flow is necessary for you to quickly start your
vehicle, accelerate, and perform the way it should and idle smoothly when you’re
standing still. Like the fuel system, your air induction system can get blocked
up with deposits and other contaminants.

A professional fuel and air induction cleaning can help restore your performance
and fuel economy, especially when you are experiencing problems. A technician
will use specialized chemicals that can remove the carbon buildup. In extreme
cases, they will remove the fuel injectors and clean them with specialized
tools.

After cleaning, you may notice how much more pep your vehicle has and how
smoothly it runs. Keep your fuel and air induction systems clean and enjoy your
vehicle’s performance improvements.

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

Posted on May 12, 2024July 19, 2024

HOW COOL IS THAT! (COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR REPLACEMENT)

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Your vehicle’s engine runs hot. It should, since it’s a series of little
explosions that create the power that gets you going where you want to go. To
keep the engine cool, engineers have designed wonderful cooling systems that use
liquid coolant, hoses, and a radiator to transfer the heat from the engine to
the outside air.

In order for the system to work right, it has to have the right amount of that
liquid coolant in it. So that you know when the coolant has dipped below the
correct amount, there is a sensor that keeps an eye on it. When the coolant
gets low, that sensor lights up a signal on the dash to alert you. It may
literally say “Check Coolant” or it may have a picture that looks like an
old-style bulb thermometer sitting in liquid. Your owner’s manual will usually
tell you exactly what the one in your vehicle looks like.

If that sensor system isn’t working right, you could wind up driving for a long
time with not enough coolant in the engine, and the excess heat can cause some
extensive—and expensive—damage.

There are a couple of ways you will know if something’s wrong with your coolant
level sensor. One is when you top off the coolant tank, and the low coolant
light stays on. If you suspect yours might be having a problem, bring it in so
we can thoroughly check your coolant system.

If it is a sensor, we can run a test to see where the problem is in your cooling
system. It could be a bad sensor, but it also could be that there is something
causing your coolant level to be low. If the sensor needs replacing, the
technician will replace it, fill your coolant level to the manufacturer’s
recommended level, and test for any leaks in the system. Really, how cool is
that?

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

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Posted on May 5, 2024July 19, 2024

FULL STOP (BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER REPLACEMENT)

When you step on your brake pedal, you want to feel confident that your
vehicle’s going to stop. If your brakes aren’t working right, it’s a risk to
your safety and the safety of others on the road. After all, you’re driving a
machine that weighs thousands of pounds, and you have to be able to stop that
big machine quickly and with control, especially with some of the speeds you
travel on the highways.

The heart of your vehicle’s brake system is the master cylinder. When you apply
the brakes, the master cylinder has pistons, springs, and brake fluid. That
fluid amplifies and distributes the force of your foot through brake lines to
calipers at all your wheels. Those calipers squeeze down on rotors or discs,
which is what slows down and stops your vehicle.

For safety, a master cylinder has two cylinders, one for two wheels, and the
other for the remaining two wheels. That way, if there is a failure in one,
you’ll still have braking power at half your wheels.

The master cylinder doesn’t last forever, of course, and here are some signs it
may have problems. When you press on the brake pedal, it feels soft and
spongy. You may see the brake light on your instrument panel go on. You may
notice brake fluid leaking, or it may be discolored.

All of those are signs of brakes that need attention, and among the possible
culprits is a master cylinder that has failed. When you bring it in for a
technician to look at, they’ll check not only the master cylinder but also the
rest of the components, such as pads, discs, shoes, brake lines, and hoses. If
your master cylinder needs replacing, we’ll make sure all the other parts meet
the manufacturer’s specs as well.

Brakes are important. Really important. Full stop.

Tylers Auto TV
12485 SW MAIN ST
TIGARD, OR 97223
(503) 639-5588
http://www.tylersautomotive.com

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