Archive for November 2020Automotive Tips from Niel's Auto Service: Battery TestingPosted November 29, 2020 10:43 AMThe simple fact is that 70% of car batteries fail within 4 years. They just need to be replaced at Niel's Auto Service when they are no longer able to hold a full charge. Niel's Auto Service
Fuel Filter Service in Thousand Oaks, CAPosted November 22, 2020 12:25 PM
Niel's Auto Service Fuel System Cleaning at Niel's Auto ServicePosted November 15, 2020 7:15 AM
Most Thousand Oaks vehicles have fuel injectors, rather than a carburetor. Fuel injection systems have fewer problems and require less adjustment. But they still need to be properly maintained. This is why your owner's manual has a schedule for cleaning your fuel injectors and other parts of your fuel system. An ounce of prevention really is worth a pound of cure for Thousand Oaks vehicles. Niel's Auto Service Emergency! (Vehicle Emergency items)Posted November 8, 2020 11:00 AM"I never expected it could happen to me." Countless drivers have said that after they've had an emergency turn their lives upside down. So before that happens to you, let's thinking about planning ahead for an emergency with a few things you should keep in your vehicle.
Other things like basic tools, a first aid kit, a space blanket and jumper cables are also good ideas. Many service repair facilities offer these items for sale, and you can ask your service advisor for suggestions. While it's fresh in your mind, plan a shopping trip and put together your own emergency kit now. Sure, you can put it off, but you may find yourself stuck in a difficult situation, saying to yourself, "Only if…" Niel's Auto Service Don't Stack the MatPosted November 1, 2020 9:13 AMIn the sloppy cold weather months, you might be tempted to pick up an all-weather mat and throw it on top of the mats you already have in your vehicle. After all, double protection is better, right? In this case, wrong. Here's why. It's important to keep the accelerator and brake pedals clear so they can function the way they are supposed to. Stacking mats in the driver's side footwell can make them sit up too high on the floor. That can, in turn, jam your accelerator pedal forward, causing your vehicle to unintentionally speed up; it may get stuck in that position. Same thing applies to the brake pedal. The mats can get caught underneath it and prevent you from stopping. Here are some other good practices when it comes to mats. It's best to get those designed for your vehicle. They are shaped to fit your specific car, truck, van or SUV. Ill-fitting mats can have the same untended consequences as stacked mats. Good mats will have either a Velcro-type fastener on the back of them or a hook that fits into a hole in the mat. That way, the mat stays affixed to the floor so it doesn't slip and cause problems. One more thing to keep in mind. If you have objects rolling around your vehicle, let's say under the driver's seat, just think about what happens when you jam on the brake. That object is thrown forward and can get caught in a pedal. You might find the accelerator stuck or the brake pedal inoperative. Your service advisor at Niel's Auto Service can recommend the right mat for your vehicle. The right mat may save your carpeting, the wrong one may cost you an accident. Niel's Auto Service | ||
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