Exhaust Service at Yost Auto Service: Passing the Smell Test
Your browser does not support video The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Wichita auto owners realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Kansas folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget that a damaged […]
What is That? Check Engine Light Service At Yost Auto Service
Your browser does not support video Okay. You went to your local Wichita car wash and while your minivan was under the dryer, the check engine light started flashing. Panic! What did you just do? Something is seriously wrong with the minivan! You head for the nearest Wichita service station, but on the way, the […]
Helping Wichita Drivers Get the Right Tires
Your browser does not support video Every Wichita vehicle owner has to purchase tires at some time or another, so it’s a good idea to understand what the choices are. The best seasonal performance is achieved by purchasing tires to match the season you are driving in. Summer tires are designed for hot temperatures. The […]
Blind Spot Safety For Wichita Driving
Your browser does not support video Blind spots may be a good thing when it comes to a spouse’s annoying habits, but when driving an automobile in Wichita, they are definitely to be avoided. So, while it’s not good marital advice, it’s good auto advice to minimize your own blind spots and stay out of […]
Breathe Free In Wichita: Cabin Air Filter Replacement At Yost Auto Service
Your browser does not support video There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Wichita drivers’ vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean. […]
Easy Miles ? Do Wichita Driving Conditions Affect Service Intervals?
Your browser does not support video Have you ever noticed that your auto maker has a schedule in your owner’s manual for what is called “severe service” maintenance? Let’s define what severe driving conditions aren’t: The easiest driving a vehicle experiences is traveling on the interstate for twenty miles or more at a constant […]
Smart Wichita Drivers Protect Against Overheating
Your browser does not support video Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for Wichita car […]
It?s Time To Check Your Intervals
Your browser does not support video Part of the engineering that goes into designing a vehicle is testing the components to ensure that they meet durability and safety standards. Because of this, manufacturers have a good idea as to how long the parts in your vehicle will last under normal driving conditions. For this reason, […]
Considering an Alternative Fuel Vehicle In Wichita?
Your browser does not support video There is a clear and vocal demand in Wichita and nationally for a reduction in air pollution and our dependence on fossil fuels. This is what is driving the Kansas market for alternative fuel vehicles. There are a number of these vehicles on Wichita area roads today, and many […]
The Yost Auto Service Guide to Saving Fuel: Car Weight
Your browser does not support video The team at Yost Auto Service in Wichita and Kansas car owners are all talking MPG right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Wichita car owners want to save the environment and their pocketbooks. And we all know—or should know—that preventive maintenance will help maximize gas mileage. But is […]