Question: My new car has a “GDI” engine. What does that mean to me and other Slinger vehicles with this new type of engine? Joe's Slinger Service Answer: GDI stands for Gasoline Direct Injection. It's a type of fuel injection system that is becoming very popular on modern engines. Let's talk about the two most
Your engine really needs clean air to operate efficiently: it takes about twelve thousand gallons of air to burn a gallon of gas in your engine. And clean air is much better than dirty. When your air filter’s dirty, it simply can’t trap any more dirt, so the dirt just passes through into your air
Most Slinger drivers are aware that manufacturers have service intervals for your car. The engineers that design our vehicles have tested the various systems and components to meet durability and safety standards. Some of these standards are self-imposed and others, like those for emissions components, are government mandated. The maintenance schedules are designed to achieve the
When we drive, it's important for us to be able to see well. That means, of course, keeping the glass in our vehicles as crystal clear as we can. If you've ever driven your car directly into bright sunlight, you know dirty, scratched or fogged windows can render you almost completely blind. Not a good
Most people don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. Maintaining your air conditioning system means that you always have enough refrigerant to properly do the job. Small leaks in the air conditioning system allow the refrigerant to escape and the system can’t cool the air as well. Along with the refrigerant, a special
There are some things Joe's Slinger Service customers should know about automotive service and repair in Slinger. First and foremost, Joe's Slinger Service cares about you and your family's safety. And they really appreciate your business. Joe's Slinger Service wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes the foundation for a mutually beneficial experience for years to
Simple Answers from Joe's Slinger Service for Slinger: Wheel Bearings Question: I remember my dad having the shop “pack the bearings” on the family car. Is this something I need to have done? Answer: That’s a good question. At one time, all wheel bearings were “serviceable” and needed to be taken care of from time
The WI push for fuel economy has the benefit of using less gas as well as fewer emissions in our local Slinger environment. Cars and trucks run cleaner than ever. Many people in the Slinger area may not realize that the first federally mandated pollution control device was in 1960: the PCV valve. 'PCV' stands
We all do our best to budget for scheduled vehicle maintenance. What’s hard is planning for unexpected repairs. The truth is that our vehicles can stay on the road longer than ever before with proper maintenance. That’s because of improved vehicle design and manufacturing quality. But some of those same improvements also lead to higher
OEM or Aftermarket? (Choosing Replacement Parts) May 23rd, 2020 It happens – a part on your vehicle breaks or just wears out. The replacement part is very important. You want it to last and perform like new. That’s why your NAPA AutoCare Center uses quality NAPA replacement parts. The parts we install on your vehicle
