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Monthly Archives: March 2012

Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight and Your California Driving

Weight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from Temecula knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Temecula area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror.Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passenger compartment and trunk. I think my car has about 45 pounds of french fries on the floor.All that extra weight wastes gas as you drive between here and there, and everywhere else.Lose the junk and save some money....And you really only need one of those spare tires. European Autowerks 27512 Enterprise Circle West Temecula, California 92590 (951) 225-1131 http://www.european-autowerks.com/

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Fuel System

Tracking True in California: Wheel Alignment in Temecula

The biggest issue for Temecula area drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at European Autowerks in Temecula. When undergoing an alignment service at European Autowerks, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are checked for damage. Then the alignment is charted and checked against the factory settings.Precision adjustments are made to bring the wheels back into alignment. This gets all four wheels going in exactly the same direction.Temecula drivers should be aware of the signs of alignment problems. These include the car pulling to one side. Also, the steering wheel may not be centered when you're going straight. If you see the edges of one or more tires rapidly we ... read more

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Alignment

European Autowerks Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

European Autowerks Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On

All Temecula 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 European Autowerks have recommended that it be changed every so often so that it doesn't fail.Your friendly and knowledgeable European Autowerks service advisor can perform a visual inspection of the belt to see if it has any cracks that signal the belt could fail soon and will measure th ... read more

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Maintenance

Fuel Filter Replacement

Hello Temecula resident! You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your vehicle feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engine. A clogged fuel filter can actually choke off the engine so that it won't start or run. Some fuel filters have a bypass valve that allows fuel to go around the clogged filter so your vehicle will still run. But, then the contaminated fuel can clog your fuel injectors and allow particles into your engine.A vehicle with a partially clogged fuel filter might run well around Temecula, but sputter and strain on the because it's starving for gas. There are two things that affect how often you need to replace the filter. They are: where you drive in California and the gas you buy. If you drive a lot on dirt or gravel roads in rural Cali ... read more

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Fuel System
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