Posted on Wednesday25April 2012
All modern Centennial vehicles come with fuel injection systems, so it's a topic Centennial drivers need to know something about. The mighty fuel injector is a valve that delivers the gas or diesel fuel to the right place, in the right amount at the right time—to be mixed with air and burned in the engine.So how many fuel injectors does your vehicle have? There's one for each cylinder. So four, six or eight for most folks in Centennial, Colorado. Some vehicles have 10 or 12 cylinders. The engine control computer makes adjustments to the fuel injector as it monitors the engine and other sensors. Fuel injectors are a pretty high-tech.Davis Automotive Repair can help Centennial drivers with a fuel injector cleaning service. What's the benefit? In order to work right, the fuel injectors have to deliver the fuel at a precise pressure at a very precise time. It's important that the fuel is sprayed in a particular pattern as determined by the engine design.Over tim ... read more
Posted on Friday20April 2012
Hey Centennial - this is something really amazing: Your vehicle uses 12,000 times as much air as fuel when you drive it. All of that air has to be filtered to keep your engine clean.That's like 100 gallons (380 liters) of air every block! The engine air filter is just another example of a very important but inexpensive part that has to do a tremendous amount of work. And when it works, everything goes well. But, when it doesn't, well, it can lead to problems. Of course, your vehicle manufacturer recommends how often to change your air filter. But like most service intervals, where and how you drive your vehicle in Colorado affects when your filter needs to be changed.Dusty conditions around Centennial or polluted city driving means you'll need to change your filter more often. Our trained professionals at Davis Automotive Repair can check your filter for you. In fact, it's often a routine part of an oil change.When you think about it, a clogged ... read more
Posted on Wednesday11April 2012
Welcome to the Davis Automotive Repair automotive blog. Today, let's talk about the effect of tire wear. Let's focus on stopping in wet Centennial conditions. In order for a tire to have good contact with the road, it has to move the water out of the way. If it can't move the water, the tire will actually ride on top of a thin film of water.That's called hydroplaning. If it's really bad, Centennial drivers can actually spin out of control - endangering themselves and the other drivers around them. At best, you won't stop as fast. So how does a tire move water? It has channels for water to flow through. Look at your vehicle tire and you'll see channels: channels that run around the tire and channels that flow across the tire. They're designed to direct water away from the tire so it can contact the road better.And the deeper the channel, the more water it can move. A brand new Davis Automotive Repair tire has very deep channels and can easily move a ... read more
Posted on Wednesday04April 2012
If you've ever been in a vehicle accident around Centennial, Colorado, even a minor one, you know how upsetting it can be. It's hard to think straight and know what to do.Let's review what you should do in case of an accident in Centennial, Colorado:When an accident occurs, you should always stop. Leaving the scene of an accident is considered a crime in Colorado, even if it's not your fault. And hit-and-run penalties are fairly severe, possibly resulting in steep fines, loss of your driver's license or even jail time in our local Centennial lockup.Most places, including Colorado, require that you try to help someone who is injured by calling for help or performing first aid if you are able.Warn other Centennial motorists by putting out flares, using your flashers or lifting your hood.Call 911 as soon as possible. Tell the operator if medical or fire help is needed.Always file a police report ... read more