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Tire Pressure Light

Tire Pressure Light

Other than the lights that help monitor your engine, there is normally a tire pressure light on each vehicle’s dashboard. Most newer vehicles have a tire monitoring system which is a system that monitors the pressure in each tire. This is also known as your tire’s PSI (pound per square inch). The tire monitor light will come on when you need to add air to a certain tire. If this tire light comes on fairly often after you fill the tires back up, to the correct PSI, it usually means there is a leak somewhere within the tire. It is very important to keep your tires at the correct tire pressure. If the tire pressure is to low it can cause extra wear on your tires. If the tire pressure is too high it can cause blowouts on longer drives in hot weather. To find the correct PSI for your vehicle’s tires there is a plaque on the frame of the driver’s side door that will state your tire size and what the PSI should be filled to. Call Bob's Main Street Auto & Towing ... read more

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Oil Pressure Light

Oil Pressure Light

The oil pressure light will come on along with the check engine light. This light typically comes on when your oil level is too low or there is not enough oil pressure, you may risk causing damage to your engine if you continue driving with this light illuminated. Please do not ignore this light as it can cause a lot of damage to your engine, all components that work with your engine, and can become an expensive repair. Give us a call and Bob's Main Street Auto & Towing and we will be happy to assist you with your vehicle needs

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Engine Temperature Light

Engine Temperature Light

The engine temperature light is one that will come on when your engine is overheating. This has a higher chance of coming on during long trips, but may come on at any time. This could be a simple issue with the temperature sensor, but also has a chance of being an indication that you could cause serious damage to your vehicle by continuing to let it over heat. When a vehicle overheats it means that the engine is not being cooled properly and is at a temperature that is extremely hot. If this light would come on while you drive we recommend that you pull over and call immediately to get the correct assistance. Give us a call today and we will be happy to assist. Bob's Main Street Auto & Towing is able to assist with the tow as well as the auto repair

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Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)

Check Engine Light (Malfunction Indicator Lamp)

As we all know it can be terrifying to have the check engine light come on the dash of the vehicle. Every vehicle does have a check engine light, however, the check engine light itself may not all look the same in each vehicle, but the meaning behind them is all the same. Everyone always dreads their check engine coming on, which is understandable. Although it could be a simple fix such as a gas cap not on properly, it could also be something more expensive such as catalytic converter failing. Our ASE certified technicians at Bob's Main Street Auto & Towing are able to run extensive diagnostics on the check engine light which allows them to pinpoint exactly what is wrong. Call us today to schedule your diagnostic appointment, we are ready to help

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Preventative Maintenance for Engines

Preventative Maintenance for Engines

As all of us drivers know, the vehicle’s engine is what keeps us moving, if we don’t have a proper running engine we won’t be going anywhere. Good running engines also ensure that your engine doesn’t overheat while driving or cut out through an intersection. Having an improperly running engine is a safety issue when it comes to your vehicle and the safety of those inside. At Bob’s Main Street Auto & Towing, we suggest engine maintenance to prevent future issues. Each vehicle is made up of 1,000’s of components that work together to distribute power throughout the vehicle. Oil Changes; they are important! As a lot of us know we can lose track of the miles in between oil changes easily. Over time oil can become dirty which doesn’t give you the full lubrication for the system. We recommend every 3 months or 3,000 miles for synthetic blend oil and every 5 months or 5,000 mile for full synthetic oil. Tune Up: This tune up service is importan ... read more

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