Do I Need a New Car Battery – Kingston ON
Simple Answers from Car Medics for Kingston: Battery Replacement Question: When do I need to replace my battery? Car Medics Answer: That’s an essential question for Kingston motorists. All batteries wear out and need to be replaced – but some are replaced...
Serpentine Belt Replacement at Car Medics – Kingston ON and Glenburnie ON
Serpentine Belt Replacement at CAR MEDICS Hello, Kingston and area drivers! Today's CAR MEDICS auto care topic is the serpentine belt. Your serpentine belt is a long belt that’s driven by your engine. It winds around several accessories that power important automotive...
Cooling System Question in Kingston ON and Glenburnie ON
Simple Answers from CAR MEDICS - KINGSTON and GLENBURNIE for: Cooling System Question: My engine never overheats. Why should I get a cooling system service in Kingston or Glenburnie? CAR MEDICS - Answer: That’s a really good question for car owners to ask, because if...
Transfer Case Question in Kingston, ON
Simple Answers from Car Medics for Kingston: Transfer Case Service Question: I was told I need to have my transfer case serviced. What is that? Car Medics Answer: On a four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle, power needs to be transferred to both the front and rear axles. The...
Understanding TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) in Kingston, ON
Most vehicle today have some form of Tire Pressure Monitoring. Basically there are two types of systems in use today: In-Tire Pressure Sensors The first type is one whereby each wheel has an individual tire pressure sensor installed directly inside each wheel. It is...
Evaporative Emissions Fault in Kington, ON. (EVAP code fault causing Check Engine Light)
The most common fault, hands down, is a fault with the "EVAP" or Evaporative Emissions System on any vehicle. Having a Technician perform a diagnostic and "scan" your system for the "code" or "fault code" is only the first step in many that is required to diagnose...
Serpentine Belt
The following Serpentine Belt video is presented by Car Medics Inc: The following Serpentine Belt animation is presented by Car Medics Inc: You know that long belt that snakes around the front of your engine? It's called the serpentine belt. The serpentine belt is...
Alternator Replacement at Car Medics
Many Kingston motorists have probably noticed a bunch of warning lights on their dash when they start their engine. They flash on to test the circuits and then go off if everything’s OK. One of the warning lights looks like a car battery. Its job is to tell you if...
Cooling System Service at Car Medics in Kingston
Kingston auto owners often ask questions about the cooling system – the system that cools your pickup engine and keeps it at the proper operating temperature. Let’s examine the topic in two areas: first the coolant itself and, second, the parts that make up the...
Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Kingston
A lot of Kingston drivers want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you’re not careful. Sometimes they just don’t fit right: The tires rub in turns or over bumps. Consulting your Car Medics tire professional...
