Posted on March 17, 2023 by Austin's Pro Max in Tune Up
Avoid Problems With Preventative Maintenance Preventative maintenance, like proper tune-ups, targets your vehicle’s problem areas and helps resolve minor issues before they become catastrophic. At Austin’s Pro Max in Puyallup, Washington, we provide customized maintenance services to fit the make and model of your vehicle. A thorough engine check for problems like leaks, vibrations, and
Posted on February 17, 2023 by Austin's Pro Max in Suspension Repair
How Your Steering and Suspension Work Together To Keep You Safe The steering and suspension system supports the weight of your vehicle. It absorbs shocks and bumps from the road, allows easy cornering, and facilitates handling and traction under changing road conditions. Suspension issues are commonplace in Spanaway, Washington, and can make for unsafe driving
Posted on January 17, 2023 by Austin's Pro Max in Check Engine Light
Check Your Gas Cap First An illuminated check engine light elicits a range of emotions. Some people put a piece of tape over it and pretend it doesn’t exist. While others immediately feel a sense of panic followed by an array of questions. What does it mean? What should I do? How much will this
Posted on December 17, 2022 by Austin's Pro Max in Auto Repair
Save Big with Small Changes Gas prices are rising, so motorists are looking for ways to increase fuel efficiency. We get it at Austin’s Pro Max because we drive cars too. Every time a customer walks into our auto repair shop in Puyallup, Washington, they ask our mechanics what they can do. Hybrid vehicles are
Posted on November 17, 2022 by Austin's Pro Max in Auto Repair
Six Car Safety Tips While today's cars are built with an abundance of safety mechanisms, driving a 4,000-pound vehicle daily is one of the most dangerous things you can do. Weather, road conditions, other drivers, and distractions can all lead to unsafe conditions. At Austin's Pro Max in Spanaway, Washington, your safety is our priority.
Posted on October 17, 2022 by Austin's Pro Max in Auto Repair
7 Reasons Your Car Won’t Start, Including the Obvious Today’s vehicles are incredibly reliable but even with proper maintenance by the pros at Austin’s Pro Max, mechanical things break, and auto repair is needed. Nothing is more frustrating than turning the key or hitting the starter button to find out you’re going nowhere fast. What
Posted on September 26, 2022 by Austin's Pro Max in Brake Repair
Can Brake Fluid Flood My Engine? Your car consists of numerous interconnected systems that work together to boost power and performance. But if one system is damaged, can it affect another? If you’ve ever wondered if brake fluid can be sucked into your engine, the brake repair specialists at Austin’s Pro Max in Puyallup, Washington,
Posted on August 26, 2022 by Austin's Pro Max in Auto Repair
3 Risky Consequences of Never Changing Your Spark Plugs Your car’s engine is arguably its most critical component. Without it, your car wouldn’t be drivable. The engine comprises numerous parts that work together to power your vehicle. While many drivers don’t think twice about these smaller engine parts, including the spark plugs, they play a
Posted on July 26, 2022 by Austin's Pro Max in Auto Repair
Here’s What to Do if Your Car Has a Broken Belt or Hose When many people think about auto repair services, a flat tire or overheated engine may quickly come to mind. However, your car is a complex machine full of many different components. While a broken belt or hose under the hood may not
Posted on June 26, 2022 by Austin's Pro Max in Check Engine Light
Does Your Car Have Bad Oxygen Sensors? What You Need to Know As a driver, the last thing you want to see as you’re cruising down the highway is the check engine light on your dashboard. However, this indicator is commonly triggered by bad oxygen sensors. But what are oxygen sensors, and how do you