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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 02, 2023

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: Sep 25, 2022

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 12, 2021

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 06, 2019

The Engine Gets a Boost (Turbocharged Engine Maintenance) Has Video

If someone told you that your vehicle could have the same power but with a smaller engine, wouldn't that sound like great idea? Just think, a smaller engine would save you money at the gas station and...
Published on: Feb 25, 2019

Time for Differential Service at E & B Automotive? Has Video

Hello Loveland - let's talk differentials. If you have a rear-wheel drive vehicle, your differential is on the back axle. With front-wheel drive cars, the differential is up front. All-wheel drive a...
Published on: Feb 18, 2019

Below 45 Degrees in Loveland: Consider Winter Tires Has Video

Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and Loveland drivers couldn't wait to get them off the ...
Published on: Jan 27, 2019

The E & B Automotive 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? Loveland area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our li...
Published on: Jan 14, 2019