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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: Jan 08, 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 06, 2022
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: Aug 30, 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: Dec 08, 2019
Diagnosing Your Vehicle at Town and Country Auto Repair in Dayton
When we Dayton residents get a car repair bill, we really shouldn't be surprised to find “diagnostic fees” as one of the line items. When we get a computer fixed, there is usually a charge...
Published on: Mar 24, 2019
Cabin Air Filter From Town and Country Auto Repair
Here is a questions for Dayton drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it:
A filter for a house in the middle of the woods?
A fresh, piney scent?
A filter for the passenger compartment of your c...
Published on: Mar 17, 2019
The Town and Country Auto Repair Guide to Vehicle Diagnosis
Modern Dayton vehicles have several computers on board that control all kinds of things like engine functions, transmission shifts, traction control, anti-lock brakes, stability control, emi...
Published on: Mar 10, 2019
Lease or Buy?
Lease? Or buy? These are the options for Dayton drivers. It's always a tough question for auto owners, but here is some info that'll help you make an informed decision.If you buy, you'll pay the full ...
Published on: Mar 03, 2019