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Tips To Increase Horsepower And Performance To Your Vehicle

Tips To Increase Horsepower And Performance To Your VehicleThe engines of both trucks and cars function just like a big air pump. This is because the engine performs several deliberately timed combustions, which push out and pull in air. So, if you are planning to boost the torque and horsepower of your vehicle, then all you need to do is to find a way to move greater volumes of air in and out of your vehicle’s engine. Even though there are plenty of ways and ideas to increase the torque and horsepower of four-wheel drives and cars, several vehicle owners in the country have no idea on how to do this. If you are one among them, then below are a few simple yet effective tips that will help you to accomplish it with ease.

Cold air intake: One of the simplest and affordable ways through which you can increase the horsepower

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Prevent Vehicle Overheating Blaine MN

Prevent Vehicle Overheating Blaine MNEngine coolant, also referred to as antifreeze, is a liquid used to evacuate and transfer excess heat from combustion. While there are various types of engine coolants available, the most popular are 50% propylene glycol and ethylene combined with 50% water. To find the correct coolant type for your vehicle, consult your owner’s manual.

A coolant flush is a process that removes coolant from an engine and cleans away any chemical buildup (such as dirt, sludge, or rust). After refilling with fresh coolant, this will improve efficiency in cooling systems while allowing cooling materials to temper engine temperatures more effectively.

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Coolant flushes are essential for clearing away scale, rust and other deposits

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What Does That Sound On My Car Mean?

What Does That Sound On My Car Mean?Almost everyone has had a moment when they’ve been driving their car or truck around town, and you begin noticing a strange noise. Is it coming from someone else’s car? Where’s it coming from? Sounds expensive! How much is this going to cost me? And more importantly, what does it mean? There are a variety of moving parts in and around your vehicle, and sounds can come from any one of thousands of spots. At Clark Automotive in Blaine, we want to help identify some of the more prominent sounds that can be a sign of some larger issues. Brig your vehicle in for evaluation.

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Tips For Winterizing Your Vehicle In 2022

Tips For Winterizing Your VehicleAs the temperatures starts to dip, it is a good reminder to prepare for the upcoming winter. We all know what winter holds in Minnesota – cold temperatures and freezing precipitation. And the winter of 2022 is predicted to be cold and snowy. This weather can really take a toll on your vehicle, even if you are lucky enough to have a garage to store it in when you are home. The vehicle technicians at Clark Automotive have developed a list of tips for winterizing your vehicle in the coming months:

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Importance of Having Your Vehicle Ready for Winter

Importance of Having Your Vehicle Ready for WinterWhen you are preparing for another Minnesota winter you may be changing the furnace filter, cleaning gutters, hanging holiday lights and investing in a warm coat. Don’t forget to have your vehicle ready for brutal winter driving conditions. The extreme cold temperatures and abundant potholes can really do a number on any vehicle. This is one reason why it is important to have a winter readiness checkup at Clark Automotive…

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Fall Vehicle Check Ups

Fall Vehicle Check Ups | ASE Certified Mechanic Blaine, MNThe Minnesota State Fair has ended, school is back in session, football season has begun and the overnight temperatures are dipping down lower and lower. This can only mean that winter is just around the corner. Now is a great time to bring your car, truck, or SUV into Clark Automotive for a fall vehicle check up. An experienced and certified auto mechanic can get your car tuned up and ready for crisp autumn days and frigid winter nights. Wouldn’t you rather…

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THE ART OF MAINTAINING YOUR AUTOMOBILE

  Today's vehicles are light-years better than the cars of old. There is much less maintenance needed now to drive our cars than before, and they almost seem maintenance free. But therein lies the problem. No matter how well made our cars are now compared to even...

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Auto Tune Ups Ham Lake

Auto Tune Ups Ham LakeThere is something about that feeling you get when you see the odometer of your car reach 100,000 miles. You should be proud of this milestone! Not only should hitting this mark make you proud, but it should also serve as a reminder that it may be time for your vehicle to have an auto tune up. Typically, most cars need an auto tune up around the 100,000 mile mark. To be sure, review your owner’s manual to check on their recommended maintenance schedule. If you are looking for a reliable auto shop in Ham Lake, MN that will take care of your automobile every step of the way, look no further than our team at Clark Automotive.

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Mechanic Lino Lakes MN

Electrical-Repair-Blaine-MNIt is unfortunate that today’s world has left a negative stigma on auto mechanics. The even more unfortunate reality is that these stigmas were created for a reason. Inflating prices, shotty work, and sleazy mechanics have really destroyed the perception of what used to be referred to as honest work. At Clark Automotive, we are your neighborhood mechanic in Lino Lakes, MN and we will give you honest work at fair prices.

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Ham Lake Auto Tune Ups

Pre-Purchase Inspection Blaine MNIf you are hoping to keep your vehicle around for many years ahead, it is important for you to follow through on the recommended auto tune ups. Typically, auto tune ups should occur every 100,000 miles. Hitting the 100,000 mile mark is definitely a milestone, but there is still a lot more that you and your car can accomplish together if proper auto tune ups are done on your vehicle. If you are looking for a reliable auto repair shop in the Ham Lake, MN area, look no further than our auto mechanic team at Clark Automotive. Helping keep your vehicle in good working order is our specialty. All you need to do is continue to get your auto tune ups done on time!

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