Failed Emissions Tests Mileage Matters Some bad or failing oxygen sensor symptoms include failed emissions tests, flashing or illuminated CEL (check engine light), misfiring, rough idling or stalling, poor fuel economy, black exhaust fumes, and sulfur or a rotten egg smell. You need immediate service if you notice a rotten egg smell or your check […]

Oil Symbol is On My Vehicle Has a Temperature Don’t get confused by the regularly scheduled oil reminder symbol versus the oil light coming on. Most likely, your vehicle is low on oil, contaminated or dirty, the oil pump is faulty, damaged, or worn out, or the oil sensor is bad. Either way, when the […]

Pay Attention, But Don’t Panic If your auto’s check engine light comes on, you should pay attention and get assistance soon, but you don’t have to panic. Your car isn’t likely to stall in the next block or spontaneously combust before you get home. It’s safe to continue driving until you reach Rush Automotive in […]

If Your Car Won’t Start, Take Steps Based on Your Observations Maybe you’ve been there, or perhaps you’ll find yourself there soon. You turn the key, and uh-oh, your car won’t start. Now what? First, don’t panic. Second, respond based on what you see and/or hear. Third, get your auto repaired at Rush Automotive in […]

How Sure Are You That Your Brakes Will Work Properly? A lot of emphasis is placed on making vehicles go, but isn’t it more critical that they stop? Your safety (and that of everyone else) depends on the integrity of your braking system. When seconds and feet of stopping distance count, would you be willing […]

What Seems Like Nothing Could Be Something Before you know the importance and impact of wheel alignment and related tire problems, maybe you’re secretly wondering, “Who cares?” Although that might be a rhetorical question to expect no answer, the reality is that you should. A vehicle that’s out of proper alignment can create multiple problems. […]

An Oil Change Isn’t Such A Big Deal, Right? Oil change is a relatively simple preventive maintenance procedure, so it’s not such a big deal. Right? Actually, that’s wrong. And if you neglect your engine’s need for oil change, that decision could be dead wrong–as in your engine may no longer be “alive” and usable. […]