Sacramento Auto Repair

  Standard Auto Care   916.924.80402240 Colfax StreetSacramento, California 95815

When you drive a Toyota, you know that you’ve got a great car that will run for miles and miles – that is where most drivers get into trouble. Because a car runs well does not mean that you do not have to do general repair and maintenance on it. As a matter of fact, it is all the more reason to do the work that is suggested in the owner’s manual or by your mechanic. If you don’t your car will not run as well as it should, or it could stop running altogether. You could go from having a small car repair bill to having a very expensive car repair bill. Here is a list of expensive car repair mistakes Toyota drivers make in Sacramento. Change the oil and oil filters on a regular schedule. This is the most common mistakes drivers make and it can be the most costly. Neglecting to get your car into the auto shop for this task can kill your entire engine. The oil and filters keep the engine running smoothly. Not cleaning them will allow contaminants to get into the engi ... read more

If your car is in need of radiator repair, it will let you know. Unfortunately, the way it will let your know is not going to be a pleasant experience. Radiators primary purpose is to keep your engine cool. When it is not doing its thing, the engine gets hot. And that is when the most common warning signs kick in. The radiator leaks the coolant and you will see this under your car or around your radiator after it has been parked. Or, you will see a warning light on the inside of the car letting you know it is getting hot. If you fail to see these signs, the last one is going to stop the car from running, so you’ll know. It is when your car gets overheated, smoke comes out of the hood and you are stuck calling a tow truck. Let’s keep that from happening to you! What can you do to prevent these things from happening? You can check your car for radiator leaks. You can keep the fluid levels where they should be. You can take your car in for preventative maintenance. And you ca ... read more

Standard Auto Care 916.924.8040  2240  Colfax Street Sacramento, California

Standard Auto Care 916.924.8040 2240 Colfax Street Sacramento, California

Like many important parts in a car, the clutch will give you some warning signs when it is wearing down and needs to be repaired. You may have a soft clutch that takes a bit to get into gear. It can slip when it is in gear and you are driving. You could smell a burnt toast stench. Or you can see smoke coming from under the car. Also, you will know by checking the mileage, about 80k is the mileage limit on any clutch, but check your car manufacturer’s book for your specific clutch. A soft clutch is when you have to let the clutch all the way out before it picks up the gear you put it in. It doesn’t really cause any trouble. It simply means your clutch is starting to go and you should make an appointment to get it repaired. If you can’t get your car into gear, it is pretty simple to know that the clutch is the problem. While it may not be that you need to have a replacement clutch, you do need to have it looked at and fix before your car will be drivable again. When ... read more