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Monthly Archives: February 2014

Memphis Exhaust and Emissions Service

Many Memphis residents don't realize that there is more to exhaust system maintenance than just tailpipes and mufflers, if you can see smoke or if it's too loud. Exhaust service at a full-service automotive center like Allen's Automotive Center is really a lot more comprehensive these days.For example, in the U.S., the federal government required catalytic converters for all cars in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in 1990. Tennessee and federal emissions requirements have forced manufacturers to come up with much more sophisticated ways to comply with environmental laws. This also goes for cars sold in Canada.So, exhaust service has really become exhaust and emissions service. High-tech computer-controlled emissions devices are now necessary. And because it's so sophisticated, we recommend having your emission system checked out by a qualified technician, like the ones we have at Allen's Automotive Center, regularly to make sure everything's working right – which is ... read more

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Exhaust

Maintaining Your Older Car in Memphis, Tennessee

The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in Memphis, Tennessee: emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the Memphis motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new vehicle.Because new vehicles are more expensive, people in the Memphis area are driving their old vehicles longer. The average vehicle is now over nine years old. Two thirds of vehicles on the road in Tennessee have more than 75,000 miles (120,000 km) on them. As cars age, their performance drops, they have difficulty idling for long periods and are more sensitive to weather extremes. Fortunately today's cars are up to the challenge – but they need a little help to keep on goin'.Give Allen's Automotive Center a call at 901-332-3279 to schedule your next maintenance.Some owner's manuals don't specify service requirements at higher mileage. That doesn't mean it doesn't hav ... read more

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Maintenance

All About Your TPMS in Memphis

Memphis drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for Tennessee auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires.It's hard for many Memphis drivers to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your owner’s manual recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your tire is considered significantly under-inflated at 26 pounds. The tire may not look low until it gets below 20 pounds.Uncle Sam to the rescue! A recent U.S. federal law required vehicle manufacturer’s to include a Tire Pressure Monitoring System - or TPMS system - in all vehicles. Many Canadian vehicles have them as well.  The system is a dashboard mounted warning light that goes off if one or more of the tires falls 25% below its pressure recommendations.Obviously, all of this doesn't come free for Memphis car owners. Gover ... read more

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Tires and Wheels

Engine Air Filter from Allen's Automotive Center

Many Memphis drivers have found themselves in the following situation: They go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Allen's Automotive Center recommends a new engine air filter. They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does.If this has happened to you, rest assured that you did the right thing by getting a new one. But you should never be too embarrassed to ask your Allen's Automotive Center service advisor for more information. It's your vehicle and you have a right to understand what you're paying for.Let's review: "What does an air filter do?"Air is the focus of this discussion. What is the air like outside in Memphis right now? Can you see any smog? Is it full of pollen? How about dust? Anyone in Tennessee with hay fever can tell you that there's plenty in the air that you can't see. Well, the engine air filter's job is to clean that air before it goes into your vehicle engine, to mix with the fuel an ... read more

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Fuel System
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