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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: Jan 08, 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: Nov 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: Jun 13, 2021
Brake Service at AutoChoice Service Center Inc. in Bloomington
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for Bloomington drivers' vehicles. And taking care of them isn't optional either.A regular brake inspection is on every Indiana driver's vehicle&nb...
Published on: Jul 12, 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: Jan 19, 2020
Automotive Tips from AutoChoice Service Center Inc.: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
Repair or Replace? That’s a question Bloomington drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter...
Published on: Nov 03, 2019
Right or Left? AutoChoice Service Center Inc. Power Steering Service
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today's modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn...
Published on: Oct 13, 2019
Make Your Vehicle Last
We live in such a disposable society. It's amazing all the stuff we throw away. New stuff comes out so fast, we just toss the old and move on. In the old days, Indiana folks were real sticklers about...
Published on: Sep 22, 2019