South Ogden auto repair

Toyota Mechanic We recently had a Toyota Tundra brought to us by Utah Ogden Mission to diagnose an issue they were having with the park sensor system. Vehicle had recently been in a minor accident in the rear and had the rear park sensors replaced by the local Toyota dealer. Even after park sensor replacement, the vehicle's crash/park sensor system would not calibrate. Thankfully we have an amazing Toyota mechanic on our team that loves to diagnose the concerns that most shops, including the dealer, have a hard time with. First thing our Toyota mechanic did to diagnose the customers concern was perform an extended test drive and duplicate the customers concern. During the test drive,our mechanic was able to easily and quickly duplicate the concern of rear sensor warnings. Once in the shop, the second step was to check for obvious problems in the area that was recently repaired. We removed the rear bumper and visually inspected the rear park sensors for any obvious damage or inst ... read more

Why is my F150 engine making noise? The three most common noises on F150 engines are exhaust leaks, timing chain component noise, or turbo noise.   1. Exhaust leaks can be tricky and make a noise that sounds like a major engine problem. It is very common to have the exhaust manifold gaskets fail, causing exhaust to escape between the cylinder head and the exhaust manifold.  Due to the pressure and the location of these leaks, it will make a knocking or a ticking sound that many people would identify as an engine noise.  Exhaust manifolds are constantly expanding and contracting due to the extreme temperatures they are subjected to.  Eventually, the bolt/studs securing the exhaust manifold to the cylinder head stretch or break. This allows the exhaust manifold to distort a little and cause the gasket to fail.  It is a very common repair to replace a leaking exhaust manifold gasket with a complete kit. The kit comes with a new ... read more

5 Important Questions to Ask Your Auto Repair Shop We are probably all familiar with that sinking feeling experienced when your vehicle starts to malfunction. If you have been in this situation and must take your car in for a checkup, hiring an honest, reliable mechanic is a must. To be certain you are on the same page as your auto repair professional, it is a good idea to ask them a few pertinent questions and make sure they’re the best for the job. Here are some questions you should ask them: 1. Have you worked on my make and model before?  As a car owner, you need to keep in mind that there are some repair shops that only work on specific car types. Taking your car to an establishment that specializes in your make and model can make a big difference. Just by asking this question, you could be saving yourself some trouble down the road.  2. Could I talk with other customers for reference? Before selecting an establishment to take yo ... read more

Why Is My Subaru Overheating? Subaru engine repairs can be one of the highest costs of owning a Subaru. The best way to avoid expensive engine failures is to: Keep your engine full of Subaru OEM specification oil. Checking your oil every other time you fill-up with gas will help you catch a small issue before it becomes a major engine issue. It is also important to have your oil changed based on Subaru’s factory schedule. Avoid overheating the engine due to cooling system problems. One of the most common engine failures on the Subaru engine is a head gasket failure. Keeping an eye on your coolant level as well as always watching your gauges for any warnings, will allow you to catch a small cooling system issue before the engine is overheated and damaged. Subaru models that have a turbocharger are a little more likely to have engine problems. Turbochargers are great for building more power, but they also create more heat and pressure on engine components. It is even more import ... read more