Swing by MD Auto Repair if your vehicle is having any of the problems listed below. These problems are signs that your oxygen sensor, also called the O2 sensor, is malfunctioning. This can happen at about 100,000 miles in newer automobiles and sooner in older automobiles. ILLUMINATED CHECK ENGINE LIGHT One of the first things […]
Yes, a dirty mass airflow (MAF) sensor can reduce your gas mileage because it can indirectly cause serious problems with your engine’s performance. MD Auto Repair can clean the MAF sensor and test it to make sure it isn’t malfunctioning. If the sensor has gone bad, we will replace it. Aside from the poor fuel […]
Does your car, truck, or utility vehicle have over 100,000 miles on the odometer? If it does, the water pump is likely to go out soon. MD Auto Repair advises that the water pump generally lasts 100,000 miles or 10 years. After this time, the pump can start to leak and malfunction and you will […]
Yes, your car can have a faulty thermostat, especially if it is 10 years old or older. MD Auto Repair would be happy to test the thermostat to see if it is still working if you are having any of the problems listed below. If you do drive an older automobile, the thermostat is going […]
There are a handful of things that will happen to your automobile if you end up with a leaking vacuum hose in the engine. MD Auto Repair is going to list the problems below. Don’t worry. We can find out which hose is leaking and replace it to restore your engine’s performance in your vehicle’s […]
MD Auto Repair is the best auto shop in Kansas City. You can count on us for all of your automotive service and repair needs. This includes replacing the fuel pump if it has gone bad. Generally, the fuel pump installed in the factory when your engine was assembled will last approximately 100,000 miles. If […]
Car paint gives your vehicle its good looks and can also make it look newer and more valuable when you resell. Leaving your car paint to chip, peel and suffer more damage is therefore not ideal. Here are some clear signs your vehicle might be due for a paint job. HOW CAR PAINT WORKS The […]
The oxygen sensor on your vehicle is instrumental in measuring how much oxygen is in the exhaust and reporting that information back to the electronic control module. The sensor sends a volt to the module that the module translates into the proper mixture to send to the engine. The sensor monitors the catalytic converter to […]
MD Auto Repair advises that if you can smell hot electricity in your car’s engine, the alternator is most likely producing too much voltage. This can happen when the alternator malfunctions because it needs to be replaced. We can do that at our shop. Aside from burning electricity, here are other signs that your alternator […]
Yes, MD Auto Repair advises that motor oil can cause harm to the starter. Usually, you can plan to get about 100,000 miles out of the starter that was installed in the factory. If your starter begins to act as if it is dying prematurely, it’s possible that you have an oil leak in the […]
