August 2022

At BA Auto Care, our techs keep your car on the road and running smoothly by following a preventative maintenance program custom designed to the unique needs of your car. Keeping your vehicle aligned properly, flushing your power steering, and flushing and cleaning your engine are essential to maintaining the health of your vehicle.
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Car travel with your family has changed dramatically since the introduction of video screens and computer connections. Each member of the family can access their favorite tech and entertain themselves while travelling in the car. In fact, new cars have so many interactive technologies that it can seem overwhelming.
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Toyota Toyota P1300, P1305, P1310, and P1315 — common causes Common Toyota misfire codes In addition to P0301, P0302, P0303, and P0304, you may also see P1300, P1305, P1310, and P1315. The P1300, P1305, P1310, and P1315 codes are manufacturer specific codes and tell you that there’s a problem in the ignition coil igniter circuit. Diagnose Toyota Toyota P1300, P1305, P1310, and P1315 These codes are telling us that the ECM has detected a problem with the ignition coil IGNITER circuit. A full description of the igniter circuit is shown … Read More
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P0151 Trouble Code — What to test and how to fix Possible causes of a P0151 02 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor I) Check these possible causes BEFORE replacing the oxygen sensor An exhaust leak can cause a P0151 trouble code 1) An exhaust leak can cause too much outside air to enter the exhaust, causing the oxygen sensor to see too much oxygen. See this post to learn how to check for an exhaust leak. A vacuum leak or air duct leak can cause a P0151 2) … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
There are dozens of reasons why you might want to power your welder with a generator. You might want the
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What oxygen sensor codes mean Understanding oxygen sensor trouble codes Oxygen sensors and air fuel ratio sensors have two separate components; the heater and the sensor. When you get an oxygen sensor code, it does NOT automatically mean the sensor is bad. In fact, 80% of all oxygen sensors returned under warranty are perfectly good. In other words, they were telling the truth and weren’t the cause of the trouble code. Oxygen sensor locations A Bank 1 sensor is located on the engine bank that holds Cylinder #1 A Bank … Read More
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Bad starter won’t crank How to diagnose a starter Diagnosing a starter issue is process of elimination. Here are the most common cause of a starter won’t crank condition 1) Dead battery 2) Corroded battery terminals 3) Bad ground connection 4) Bad ignition switch 5) Bad neutral safety switch 6) Immobilizer (anti-theft) problem 7) Bad starter relay in fuse box 8) Bad solenoid or bad solenoid contacts 9) Worn or shorted starter motor Always start with the battery Check state of charge using a multimeter. If voltage is below 12.2 … Read More
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Nissan no heat Fix Nissan no heat condition If you’ve replaced the coolant in a Nissan and now have a Nissan no heat condition, check the air blend door and the blend door actuator to see if they move when you change the temperature on the HVAC control panel. If they move, then you need to properly bleed the cooling system to remove the air. How to bleed air from Nissan cooling system There are two ways to do this: The easiest is with an AirLift air bleed tool that … Read More
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
With emission legislation becoming more stringent lately, modern cars available today feature exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensors. This move comes
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The Mechanic Doctor – Resources for Amateur and Pro Auto Mechanics
I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was a little girl and have been wearing helmets for years. I understand the
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