Carthage Auto Repair

There are different types of spark plugs; conventional and platinum. The Conventional Spark Plug typically needs to be replaced every 20,000 to 30,000 miles as they are the most basic and least expensive type. You also have Platinum spark plugs that have a longer lifespan and typically lasts between 60,000 and 100,000 miles before needing replacement. There are some symptoms to look for regardless of what type of plug you have to determine if they may need replacement early. If you’re experiencing a rough idling engine, poor acceleration, and/or misfires, it’s most likely indicative of a bad spark plug and it most likely will need replaced.   It is not recommended to drive with bad spark plugs because it can cause more issues within the engine and its drivability, let alone the poor performance you will experience. Bad spark plugs can lead to incomplete combustion in the engine cylinders, causing the engine to work less efficiently. A more serious issue when prolonge ... read more

  Why Does My Auto Start Stop Not Work. There are many different reasons why this may happen. As automakers work towards improving the fuel economy of their vehicles, many have implemented start-stop systems in their cars. This technology allows the engine to shut off automatically when the vehicle comes to a stop, such as at a red light or in traffic, and then quickly restarts the engine when the driver lifts their foot off the brake pedal. While this system can be a great way to save fuel, there are a few reasons Why Does MY Auto Start Stop Not Work. We'll explore some of the most common causes of start-stop system failure. Battery Issues: The Start-Stop system relies heavily on the vehicle's battery to power the engine's restart after it shuts off. If the battery is weak or has a low charge, the system may not function properly. In some cases, the battery may need to be replaced or recharged to restore proper function to the start-stop system. Electrical Problems: T ... read more

Why Do My Truck Brake Lights Stay On. Several things can make this happen. Something as simple as the Brake Light Switch sticking will make your Brake Lights stay on. Another reason the Brake Lights may stay lit while driving is a shorted/melted fuse panel. Bare wires in the wire harness for the brake lights can be hard to find. Sometimes the best fix is to replace the whole wiring harness. If your Truck has Brake Lights that stay on or don’t work at all give us a call we can fix any of your electrical issues that your Truck may have

When Should My Injectors be Replaced? If you own a truck with a diesel engine there are many different reasons why you experience a When Should My Diesel Injectors Be Replaced. If you truck is having an Engine Misfire the easiest thing to do is take it to a shop that can hook it to a scan tool capable of cutting the injectors out 1 cylinder at a time and see which cylinder is Misfiring. Another reason you may replace have to replace the Diesel Injectors in your truck is if it is Blowing White Smoke at an Idle. This may be an indication of the injectors leaking into the Cylinder and would need the injectors replaced. If you are getting a CHECK ENGINE LIGHT that turns on in your truck with a code P0087 that is harder to diagnose what the root cause of the problem may be. Depending on the model of the truck you need to have the OEM scan tool to be able to set the rail pressure at a DIAGNOSTIC pressure so that you can do a Fuel Return Flow Test on your injectors. If the return fuel amount ... read more

Why Is My Peterbilt Losing Power? This is a great question many things come into play of Why Is My Peterbilt Losing Power. Two simple reasons could be plugged Fuel Filter or a plugged Air Filter. If you have restriction gauges installed in your Peterbilt or Kenworth that is simple enough to see if they are restricted. Another Possibility on later model Peterbilt or Kenworth Trucks is that a sensor may be reading wrong, and it is in a Derate Mode where it’s cutting the power to the engine by 25% or more. This can be a little trickier to fix. If the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT IS ON, it will have a code set that will guide the technician in the general direction. This can take specialized software such as CUMMINS INSITE or DAVIE IV depending on whether you have a Cummins engine or Paccar engine in your Peterbilt or Kenworth. We have both CUMMINS INSITE and DAVIE IV software to use to find out Why Is My Peterbilt Losing Power. If it ends up needing a new Calibration File to fix your engine ... read more