Automotive News & Information - Blue Lakes Auto Repair

Fluid levels, tire condition, dashboard lights, and a variety of other items typically are briefly explored whenever you bring your vehicle in for maintenance here at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, where we are good at noticing things that need repair, but the fact of the matter is that only you know your car. You know when your car feels off when it's been serviced last (or that it hasn't been serviced at all,) and have at least some vague idea of what’s going on with your vehicle day to day. Here are some questions you can ask us next time you come by the shop;

When you are having trouble with your car or truck starting and you open the hood up to take a peek to see this....you'll see what an overly corroded battery looks like. This happens naturally over time on vehicle battery terminals. If you are like 99% of normal Twin Falls drivers, you don't check your oil or your battery so you don't keep an eye on the amount of corrosion that's building up on your car or truck battery. Here at Blue Lakes Auto Repair, we do and there are solvents that we can use here in the shop during a battery maintenance service that will help slow the corrosion process but nothing that can prevent it 100%. Way before it gets to this point, we will be suggesting you consider replacing the battery.

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we understand the importance of being on top of the latest in automotive technology. That’s why we invest heavily in top-notch diagnostic and programming equipment, and why we have technicians that know how to use it.

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we know that hearing you need a new transmission is a dreaded affair. Here’s some advice from the transmission experts on how to prevent that day from coming.

Has the day finally come to replace your engine? If your engine is tired, worn out, and problematic, we can help at Blue Lakes Auto Repair. First, let's take a look at remanufactured engines; what they are, what ‘remanufactured’ means and why they’re a great way to give your car a new life.

It’s no secret, commercial truck tires are expensive. The good news is, if one of your tires is experiencing issues, Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID has you covered. We want to make sure your fleet stays fully operational and you on the road! Here are some things to keep your eye on when it comes to your tires and tips to keep your tires lasting.

Is your diesel used for off-roading or towing? Are you looking for an increase in performance for your Cummins, Powerstroke, or Duramax truck? If so, a billet torque converter may be an option you’d like to consider. Here’s what you need to know about billet torque converters, from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID.