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Since the first automobile, vehicle electronics have become increasingly more complex with every passing era. In the modern-day, your car, truck, or SUV likely depends on an array of modules, sensors, and components that control every aspect of how your vehicle runs and drives. Here’s what you need to know about your vehicle’s electronics systems, from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls.

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There comes a time in the life of every fleet vehicle or commercial truck when you have to decide - is it time to retire that truck or van, or should you put the money into fixing it? At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we’re here to help.

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If you drive a performance car or SUV, you want to take every measure possible to ensure it stays in good shape and running well. For many drivers of precision-engineered vehicles like BMW, Audi, Porsche, Subaru, etc., warming up the engine is a part of taking care of your vehicle. But is it necessary?

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Your pickup truck is heavy and hard working, whether it’s a Chevy, Ford, or Dodge. If you add towing to the mix, it’s even heavier and has to work harder. Your brakes are one of the most wear and tear prone systems on your diesel pickup, but at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we can help you keep yours in good shape.

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The operation of your transmission depends on your hydraulics. Even if that sounds like a foreign language to you, at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we speak the automotive language. We want you to understand what we're talking about, so here are the basics of the hydraulic functions behind your transmission.

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Your gas mileage mostly depends on what kind of car you drive; engine displacement and vehicle weight are the largest determining factors on gas mileage, and there’s not much you can do to change either of those. That doesn’t mean attempting to improve your fuel economy is a completely hopeless endeavor, however. With these tips from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, you might be surprised how much your fuel mileage can be improved.

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Vacuum pressure plays a critical role in keeping your engine running smooth, and performing it’s best. From Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, here’s some info on vacuum pressure, why you need it, and how to tell if you’ve got a vacuum leak.

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Once you’ve got your fleet vehicle or commercial truck back on the road, it’s important to take the proper steps to keep it that way. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID we have you covered. Sometimes engines just wear out - but there’s a good chance your last engine took a turn for the worst as a result of maintenance issues that went unnoticed or weren’t taken care of in time. 

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