Automotive News & Information - Blue Lakes Auto Repair

Vehicle belts aren’t that different than the belts that hold up your trousers. They need to fit properly and stay in place, and if they break, sag, or wear out, you’ll probably wish you were wearing a different belt that day. The same goes for the belts in your car. Your engine compartment is a punishing environment, and while all auto belts are made of materials designed to be both flexible and tough, even the toughest materials will eventually wear out due to the extreme temperatures under the hood.

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, we know that transmissions are one of the greatest technological marvels of the automotive world. How does a standard shift transmission work? Why should you care? Our expert technicians here at Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls have the answers.

You know how often to change your engine oil; but what about the gear oil in your standard shift transmission? Here’s a short guide, from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls.

There are a lot of drivers on the road today with improperly adjusted rearview mirrors, contributing to unnecessary blind spots and potentially hazardous driving conditions. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, we place a lot of value on efficiency; here’s how to get the most out of your mirrors.

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, 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.

The catalytic converter is an essential piece of equipment on any modern vehicle. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, our team of professional technicians are able to diagnose and repair any catalytic converter issues your Chevrolet, Dodge, or Ford diesel pickup may be experiencing.

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, we know that a huge part of the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV is how well it keeps road and engine noises out of the passenger compartment. Few things are more annoying on a long commute or road trip than the drone of tires on pavement, the constant sound of your car battling the air outside, loud semi-trucks, and so on.

At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, we know how irritating an issue with your car, truck, or SUV can be, even if it doesn’t immediately affect your vehicle’s performance. One such problematic issue, the excessively loud radiator cooling fan, is a common plague many automobile owners will experience.