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Archive for November 2018Your Well Trained Technician at McPherson AutomotivePosted November 25, 2018 12:36 PMWhen your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in Du Quoin, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible – with the problem fixed right the first time. Our engines are more and more powerful and at the same time their fuel economy keeps inching up – even with steep Du Quoin gas prices. They are also amazingly reliable: Kudos to the automotive engineers. But the advances come at the price of simplicity. The modern vehicles driven around IL are so much more complex from a mechanical standpoint that it makes your head spin – not to mention the electronics. Some vehicles have several networked computers controlling most of the engine functions and many other vehicle operations as well. Du Quoin motorists take all of this sophistication for granted, but somebody has to fix it when it breaks. It's a real challenge for McPherson Automotive in Du Quoin technicians to keep up, but we work hard to stay ahead of the technology. It requires a high level of commitment on the part of the technicians and the Du Quoin service centers as well. In addition to the expensive training, there's the financial commitment for McPherson Automotive to purchase the diagnostic and repair tools. It's like those medical diagnosis shows on TV. Here are the symptoms – what's the diagnosis and treatment? Diagnosis is every bit as much an art as a science. At McPherson Automotive, we want everything to be simple, straightforward and inexpensive – but sometimes it just isn't. The next time you bring us your vehicle, don't worry. You're in good hands at McPherson Automotive. McPherson Automotive Exhaust Service at McPherson Automotive: Passing the Smell TestPosted November 18, 2018 8:32 AMThe exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Du Quoin residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All IL folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget that a damaged exhaust system can be deadly. That's why preventive maintenance on your exhaust system is so important. We can help you with that at McPherson Automotive in Du Quoin. McPherson Automotive McPherson Automotive Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes OnPosted November 12, 2018 7:06 AMAll Du Quoin service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant through the engine to keep it within normal operating temperatures. (On some vehicles, the water pump is powered by the timing belt instead of the serpentine belt.) So you can see the serpentine belt does a lot of work. And it if breaks, it affects a lot of systems. That's why your vehicle manufacturer and your service advisor at McPherson Automotive have recommended that it be changed every so often so that it doesn't fail. McPherson Automotive Following Recommended Intervals for Your vehiclePosted November 4, 2018 6:52 AMIf you're reading this article in Du Quoin, IL, then you probably care about your vehicle and how it runs. Even though you care, there is still that moment of dread when your professional service advisor at McPherson Automotive tells you the manufacturer recommends some additional service. Your heart beats a little faster, your blood pressure rises. You worry about spending more money than you had planned. And you worry that if you say "no," you might be harming your vehicle or risking your family's safety. At the risk of sounding like your dad, you really should have done your homework. Service recommendations are in your owner's manual. But it is not like you want to keep your vehicle auto maintenance schedule on your nightstand for bedtime reading. McPherson Automotive | ||
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