Fuel System Cleaning Service | AG Auto

If you have noticed your vehicle has started to feel sluggish, getting worse gas mileage or slow start-ups, you might need a simple air induction system service. This service is an important maintenance procedure that aids the longevity and performance of your vehicle by ensuring your engine has sufficient air flow to the combustion chamber…

Timing Belt Replacement – Do I Have To?

The timing belt plays a key role in the operation of your vehicle. It delivers power to and regulates the timing of the pistons and valves to make sure an efficient combustion process takes place within the cylinders. Some vehicles use a timing chain in lieu of a timing belt, but neither should be mistaken…

Why to Use Tire Rotation Services | AG Auto

Having your tires rotated is a simple and routine maintenance procedure that helps upkeep the condition of your tires to maximize their lifespan and increase your overall safety while driving.  This article intends to inform the reader about what a tire rotation is, when you should have the service performed, why you need a tire…

Do my Struts and Shocks Need Replacing? | AG Auto

A comparison of struts and shocks

I think it’s safe to say that the majority of vehicle owners prefer to have a comfortable, smooth, and quiet commute, rather than an uncomfortable, bumpy and loud one. Over time, roadways erode and break down from the endless flow of cars driving on it. The type of climate along with environmental changes also contribute…

Expert Spark Plug Replacement Services | AG Automotive

Spark plugs that need to be replaced

Spark plugs are one of those parts that aren’t typically a problem- until they are a problem. Depending on the type of vehicle, type of plugs, and driving habits, the average vehicle manufacturer recommends that an engine’s spark plugs should be replaced around every 60,000 miles. But some of the cheaper spark plugs on the…

Induction/Intake System Cleaning/Service (Gas only)

Picture of induction system with labels

If you have noticed your vehicle has started to feel sluggish, getting worse gas mileage or slow start-ups, you might need a simple air induction system service. This service is an important maintenance procedure that aids the longevity and performance of your vehicle by ensuring your engine has sufficient air flow to the combustion chamber…

Windshield Wiper Blades (Gas & Diesel)

A windshield wiper blade

Nothing is more scary than when you’re casually commuting on the freeway and then all of a sudden, you find yourself caught in an unexpected rain storm, leaving you unable to see other cars around you. Some rain spouts have been recorded to drop 1.5-2.0 inches in 6 hours. This is an all too common…

AG Auto’s Ultimate Winter Car Guide

winter car guide

Looking for a winter car guide? You’re in luck! Winter in the PNW brings a vast array of weather and conditions for your vehicle to deal with. There’s mud and intense rainstorms with the risk of hydroplaning, snow, sleet, ice, roads getting salted, gravel washouts, and strong winds too! Your vehicle can go through a…

All About AWD

All-wheel drive as the name implies is a vehicle that has power going to all four wheels, all the time. Whilst driving with an AWD vehicle can provide safer driving from a complete stop, it doesn’t help with turning and stopping. Keeping yourself aware and cautious is what keeps you the safest.    Along with…

Transmission Replacement Cost Guide

transmission replacement cost

The Truth About Your Transmission Replacement Cost  As cars age, all components will need to be replaced. Your vehicle’s fluids need to be replaced every 5,000 to 10,000 miles. Spark plugs and brake pads need replacing semi-annually, or about every 15,000 miles. Then there are more robust components like the alternator and water pump, which…