Yost Auto Service Auto Service and Maintenance Videos: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up. A common A/C problem is contaminated refrigerant (the gas that cools the air). The inside of the A/C hoses degrades over time and small parts of rubber […]
Yost Auto Service Car Care News and Information: Tire Replacement Overview
Tires are a steep purchase so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Wichita car owners. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer – especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch of tire tread […]
Yost Auto Service Auto Maintenance Videos: Wiper Blade Options
Wiper blades are critically important to Wichita motorists for good driving visibility and safety. When it’s time to replace your wiper blades, there are a number of different wiper blade designs and grades. Wichita auto owners should always use at least the design or grade that came with their vehicle. If you live in Kansas […]
Yost Auto Service Car Care Advice for Wichita Motorists: Serpentine Belt Tensioner
The serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining ideal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. The service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be replaced together. A worn tensioner prevents the accessories from spinning properly, leading to […]
Yost Auto Service Auto Service and Maintenance Videos: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your automobile. An old timing belt can lose a “tooth” in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing belt slip – or […]
Yost Auto Service News and Videos for Wichita: Air Conditioning Inspection
Most automobile manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components. Environmental laws in some areas require leaks to be corrected before refrigerant can be added. Also some parts manufacturers require other components to be replaced along with certain failed […]
Yost Auto Service Car Care Advice for Wichita Motorists: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Wichita car owners often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can […]
Yost Auto Service Smart Car Care Videos: Making a Battery Last Longer
One thing all Wichita auto owners can do to extend the life of their battery is to keep it clean. A greasy, dirty battery holds in damaging heat. Same goes for removing corrosion from the terminals. Yost Auto Service can help maintain your battery. Allowing your battery to be deeply depleted – like from using […]
Vehicle Maintenance Videos by Yost Auto Service: Serpentine Belt System Wear
The primary job of the serpentine belt is to provide important traction to spin the accessories. As the belt wears it loses some of its grip and the accessories may not spin at best speeds. For example, if your alternator doesn’t spin fast enough, the battery will not completely recharge while you’re driving and you […]
Yost Auto Service Car Care Advice for Wichita Motorists: Alignment Inspection
Uneven tire wear, the automobile pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Wichita motorists that their wheels may be out of alignment. When doing an alignment inspection, the tech will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspension and steering parts for signs of wear or […]