What Every Import Car Driver Should Know About Oil Change Service
What Every Import Car Driver Should Know About Oil Change Service As an import car driver, you know that regular oil change service is essential for keeping your vehicle in great shape. But did you know that there are certain oil change services specifically designed for import cars? Let’s break down the basics of oil […]
Auto Diagnostics – What You Need to Know
Auto Diagnostics – What You Need to Know If you own a car, it’s essential to know about auto diagnostics. Auto diagnostics help identify problems with your car’s engine and other components to keep your vehicle running safely and efficiently. Read on to learn more about auto diagnostics and why they are important for keeping […]
Is It Time To Replace Your Car Battery?
Is It Time To Replace Your Car Battery? It’s that time of year again. The days are shorter, the temperatures are cooler, and your car battery just doesn’t seem to be holding a charge like it used to. If you’re wondering whether it’s time to repair or replace your car battery, this blog post is […]
Signs My Import’s Radiator Needs to Be Replaced
Signs My Import’s Radiator Needs to Be Replaced If you have the radiator in your import serviced every 30,000 miles, it should last at least 10 years. If you keep your import, there will come a point when the radiator needs to be replaced. Do not worry. We can do this here at our shop. […]
Alternator Repair: What You Need To Know
Alternator Repair What You Need To Know Your car’s alternator is one of the most important parts of the electrical system. The alternator is responsible for charging the battery and supplying power to the electrical system while the engine is running. Alternator problems can cause a variety of symptoms, including dim lights, slow cranking, odd […]
Signs I Need a New Battery in My Import
Signs I Need a New Battery in My Import If you look at your import’s battery, it will have two numbers on it. The first number represents the month the battery was made, and the second number represents the year. For example, if the numbers are 12/18, your battery was manufactured in December 2018. If […]
Signs My Import’s Transmission Fluid Needs to Be Changed
Signs My Import’s Transmission Fluid Needs to Be Changed You may not realize that it is time to have your import’s transmission fluid changed because it’s hard to check this fluid as the dipstick is usually underneath the automobile. As such, you should check your owner’s manual to see the recommended changing schedule. Uptown Imports […]
Signs My Import’s Driveshaft Needs to Be Serviced
Signs My Import’s Driveshaft Needs to Be Serviced The driveshaft is the part of the drivetrain that turns the wheels. Power is transferred to the transmission from the engine so the transmission can start the wheels rolling, so to speak. The driveshaft should be inspected once a year along with the drivetrain. The drivetrain is […]
Signs My Import Has Blown the Head Gasket
Signs My Import Has Blown the Head Gasket We aren’t going to lie here at Uptown Imports. A blown head gasket is a serious automotive repair, but if you love your import and have no plans to get rid of it, we can replace the head gasket for you. The most common reason why a […]
Signs My Import Has an Exhaust Manifold Leak
Signs My Import Has an Exhaust Manifold Leak Uptown Imports can help if your import has developed an exhaust manifold leak. If the import’s engine is running too hot, it can crack the exhaust manifold or the manifold gasket. Excess heat is the most common cause of an exhaust manifold leak. You may not realize […]