Capitaland Auto Service

If your vehicle's front suspension components need to be taken apart, chances are, you will need to have the wheels realigned when everything's put back together. This is because the removal of parts will invalidate adjustments previously done and thus cause the vehicle to veer to the left or to the right.

A rotten egg or sulfur odor coming from the engine exhaust could indicate several things. It may be the oxygen sensor, catalytic converter, PCV valve, ignition timing, or some other issue. It is an easily diagnosed problem.

Before buying new tires, check to make sure they are the right size and type. Putting the wrong size or type of tire on your vehicle affects its handling, puts stress on the powertrain (an expensive repair), and compromises the safety systems.

Worn shocks can increase the braking distance needed to stop if you are driving on rough roads. In addition, they can also increase the chances of skidding on wet surfaces, increase tire wear, and have a negative impact on the vehicle’s suspension.

To improve steering and balance the wear on your tires, have the alignment on your vehicle checked periodically, and rotate the wheels according to the manufacturer’s recommendation.

Do you know that after any suspension or chassis work, performing an alignment is a requirement? Your vehicle may be unsafe to drive without this.

What do you put into your car's radiator? If it's only water or coolant, you could be headed for trouble. Check the owner's manual and use the proper mix of water and coolant.

"Car designers are just going to have to come up with an automobile that outlasts the payments." - Erma Bombeck. Of course, regular maintenance can do the trick.

If your vehicle’s engine doesn’t sound quite right, you should refrain from using it until it gets checked out. After all, the issue may be serious enough to destroy the motor so it would be advisable to wait for the mechanic’s diagnosis to prevent things from getting worse.

"What I like to do is get the family in the pick-up truck... and then we just go for a drive. That's it!" - Dwayne Johnson. Trust us to keep your truck in good condition.