In the realm of performance engines, valve adjustments are an essential part of keeping your car running its best. When you add customization to the mix, valve timing becomes even more critical, and it’s important the technician adjusting them really knows their stuff. At Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, we’ve got you covered.
Is your engine knocking or ticking? Here’s some information on engine noises, what they mean, and what to do about it, from Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS.
Whenever your engine starts making a noise it shouldn’t be making, it’s always a cause for concern. If you’re hearing a rhythmic ticking or knocking sound, definitely have it checked into immediately. Here are some causes of engine ticks and knocks, and what to do about them.
The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.
Whether your diesel pickup is a Dodge, Chevrolet, or Ford, it’s undoubtedly a well-made, heavy-duty machine. However, when an issue does arise, trust Ekart Automotive in Manhattan to keep you on the road.
Automatic transmissions aren’t well understood outside of specialists like our technicians here at Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS. While it would be impossible to teach you enough to make you a transmission expert in a quick article, what we can do is give you the fundamental knowledge you need to have a good idea of what your transmission is doing and how it works. Being able to understand how your transmission works will help you identify any problems that may arise to prevent further wear and tear on your vehicle.
Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Ekart Automotive in Manhattan, KS, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.
Sluggish. Squealing. Unreliable. Vibrating. If any of these descriptors fit your vehicle’s recent behavior, it just might be trying to tell you something – like it’s time for a tune-up.
Today’s vehicles differ significantly from their decades-old brethren that required a tune-up every 10,000 or 20,000 miles. With newer vehicles, it’s increasingly common for manufacturer-recommended service intervals to stretch to 100,000 miles before certain maintenance items, such as replacing the spark plugs, should be completed.
If you drive a performance or luxury vehicle, there are important points to remember in preserving not only your car or SUV, but it's resale value as well. Luxury and performance vehicles depreciate more quickly than other cars. Many who own these cars like to have the newest and the best of the best. In that way, the odds are stacked against you when trying to get a good price for your car. Fortunately, Ekart Automotive has some steps you can take to ensure you get the most for your car when it’s time to sell.
| Weekdays: | 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM | |
| Fridays: | 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM | |
| Weekends: | CLOSED |
