Tag: Engine performance

Every engine has motor mounts; in fact, most cars have multiple sets but what do they do and why are they important? The GOOD Motor mounts, also called engine mounts, are made of rubber and steel. The motor mount gets fastened to the frame of the vehicle and the engine gets bolted to the motor […]

When buying a used car everyone asks how many miles does it get, how old are the tires and has the timing belt or timing chain been replaced? So what is this illusive timing belt and timing chain and why is it so important to know if your vehicle has had one replaced? The timing […]

Have you ever been driving your car and noticed the lights begin to flicker when you press the gas pedal? This is a pre-warning sign that there is something wrong in the electrical system. If this is happening to you now get to an automotive technician now before you are stranded. The two main causes […]

Customer satisfaction is our main goal here at Agape Auto Service which is why we put our faith in AMSOIL products. We trust that AMSOIL products will keep our customer’s cars running in peak conditions and this is why: In November of 2014 AMSOIL did a study on their signature series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor oil. Their […]

The luck of the Irish is represented with green on St. Patrick’s Day as are the hybrid vehicles that are taking the world by storm. As people become more contentious about the environment and purchase hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs). It is important to outline the maintenance that these vehicles require. Hybrid […]

With Spring knocking on our door here is a checklist for your mechanical vehicle maintenance to ensure your car is in peak condition. 1) Oil and filter:  The general rule with oil and filters is 6 months or 5000 miles to change the oil on your car. When oil is heated inside the engine of your vehicle […]

Cold winter brings on the common car task of warming up your vehicle before you go anywhere but is it really important? This seems second nature to go out in the blistering cold 10 minutes before you plan to leave and warm up your vehicle so that the engine performs correctly. This is a myth […]

Getting the oil changed in your vehicle is highly important to get longevity out of your engine. The purpose of oil in your engine is to protect all of the moving parts, without the oil the moving parts in an engine would create excessive heat, grind against each other, and potentially break causing catastrophic failure. […]

Complete Computerized Engine Analysis Why a complete computerized engine analysis is worth every penny! In 1970, the average car had only $25.00 worth of electronics. By 1981 the average car electronics had risen to over $1,000.00 per car and by 1996 to over $3,500.00 per car and still rising. Today’s vehicles computers operate everything from air […]