Signs it’s Time for a New Thermostat in Your Import
Signs it’s Time for a New Thermostat in Your Import Uptown Imports is the best import auto shop in Minneapolis, and we would be happy to replace the thermostat in your import if it has gone bad. On average, the factory thermostat will last about 10 years. If you are having any of the problems […]
Signs My Import’s Water Pump Needs to Be Replaced
Signs My Import’s Water Pump Needs to Be Replaced If you drive an older import, there will come a time sooner rather than later when the water pump will need to be replaced. Uptown Imports advises that the average lifespan of a factory water pump is approximately 10 years or 100,000 miles. We are going […]
The Battery Keeps Dying in My Import
The Battery Keeps Dying in My Import If the battery keeps dying in your import, it’s possible that it needs to be replaced or that you need a new alternator. If the battery is three years old or older, it could be the problem. If the battery is relatively new, the alternator is not keeping […]
Signs My Import Has a Clogged Oil Filter
Signs My Import Has a Clogged Oil Filter Uptown Imports can help you avoid a clogged oil filter with regular oil changes when your import needs them. Generally, the oil should be changed every 3,000 miles or six months. It’s important to have this service done to avoid damaging your engine. A clogged oil filter […]
Road Hazards That Will Knock Your Import’s Wheels Out of Alignment
Road Hazards That Will Knock Your Import’s Wheels Out of Alignment Some road hazards can be avoided; others can’t. Uptown Imports advises that if you ignore road hazards, you are going to knock the wheels out of alignment. This makes controlling your import extremely difficult. For example, misaligned wheels will pull the vehicle to the […]
Signs the Catalytic Converter Has Been Stolen From Your Import
Signs the Catalytic Converter Has Been Stolen From Your Import If you drive a Toyota Prius, you are at the highest risk of having the catalytic converter stolen from underneath the automobile because it is made of precious metal. Uptown Imports can replace your catalytic converter if it has been sawed away from the exhaust […]
Signs Your Import Has a Dirty Mass Airflow Sensor in the Engine
Signs Your Import Has a Dirty Mass Airflow Sensor in the Engine The mass airflow (MAF) sensor is located in your import’s engine behind the air filter. This sensor is engineered to determine how much air flows into the engine from the outside. It reports the air inflow to the engine control unit (ECU) so […]
Signs Your Import Has a Faulty Oxygen Sensor in the Tailpipe
Signs Your Import Has a Faulty Oxygen Sensor in the Tailpipe The oxygen (O2) sensor is tricky. In older imports, it lasts about 30,000 miles. In newer imports, it can last as long as 100,000 miles. Located in the tailpipe, this sensor detects how much oxygen is in the combustion chamber. The engine control unit […]
Signs My Import’s Engine Has a Vacuum Leak
Signs My Import’s Engine Has a Vacuum Leak An engine vacuum leak can cause all kinds of problems for your import. Uptown Imports advises that the vacuum pressure created by the engine is used to power components in the engine. The pressure is routed through a system of vacuum hoses designed to withstand the abuse […]
Problems Shifting the Gears? It Could Be Your Clutch!
Problems Shifting the Gears? It Could Be Your Clutch! The average lifespan of the manual transmission’s clutch varies widely. Some drivers only get 30,000 to 50,000 miles out of their clutches. Other drivers can drive for more than 100,000 miles before they need the clutch replaced. Uptown Imports advises that if you take it easy […]