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The best way to deal with a blown tire is to prevent it from happening in the first place. However, eventually, a flat tire is going to occur, and it’ll most likely be when you least need it. From Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, here’s what you need to do.

diesel maintenance

On gas engines, the fuel delivery system is pretty simple - an electric pump draws gas from the tank, and pushes it to the injectors. Diesel systems are a little more complex. At Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, we like to keep you informed about what’s on your truck, how it works, and how to maintain it, so you stay reliably on the road.

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Nobody wants to put an engine or transmission in their car. However, when that time comes, it’s important to make an informed decision - here are some things to consider when installing a used engine or transmission, from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID.

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Your car, truck, or SUV is equipped with various filters that keep the air going into your engine clean, the air you breathe in the vehicle, the fuel that supplies your engine, and the oil that keeps it going. How often should you have them replaced? It depends on the filter, the vehicle, and the environment. Here’s what you need to know, from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID.

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A slipping transmission is never a good thing. What causes it, what forms does it take, and how do you know if yours is slipping? From Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID, here’s what you need to know.

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Hitting a pothole always hurts - you may not be sure exactly what happens when you hit a pothole, but you can tell it’s not good for your car, truck, or SUV. Here are issues caused by potholes, and what to watch out for if you hit a really rough one, from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID.

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Keeping up with oil changes is one of the most important aspects of keeping your engine in good shape. However, you’ve probably noticed that the price of oil changes can vary pretty dramatically depending on what you get, and the oil all looks the same. Here’s a breakdown of the difference between synthetic and conventional oil, from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID.

hand buckling seat belt in

By now, the numbers are clear; seat belts save lives. But just wearing one isn’t enough - it needs to be working properly to actually keep you safe. Here’s what you need to know about the seat belts in your car, truck, or SUV, from Blue Lakes Auto Repair in Twin Falls, ID.

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