Have you ever had an experience like this in Sacramento California?
You drive through the one of those automatic car washes. When you get to
the end, where the dryer is blowing, your check engine light started flashing!
You fear the worst, but within a block or two, the light stopped flashing, but stayed on. By the next day, the light was off.
You wonder; “What was going on?” Well, it’s actually a good lesson in how the Check Engine light works.
Your air intake system has a sensor that measures how much air is
coming through it. When you went under the high-speed dryer, all that
air was blasting past the sensor. Your engine computer was saying, there
shouldn’t be that much air when the engine is just idling. Something’s
wrong. Whatever’s wrong could cause some serious engine damage.
Warning, warning! It flashes the check engine light, to alert you to take immediate action.
It stopped flashing because once you were out from under the dryer,
the airflow returned to normal. Now the engine control computer says the
danger is past, but I’m still concerned, I’ll keep this light on for
now.
Then the Check Engine Light goes off in a day or two.
The condition never did recur, so the computer says whatever it was,
it’s gone now. The danger is past, I’ll turn that light off.
Now a flashing check engine light is serious. You need to get it
into our Sacramento California shop as soon as possible. But if it stops
flashing, so you have time to see if the problem will clear itself or
if you need to get it checked. How does the computer know when to clear
itself?
Think of it this way. The engine control computer is the brain that
can make adjustments to manage the engine. Things like alter the air to
fuel mix, spark advance, and so on. The computer relies on a series of
sensors to get the information it needs to make decisions on what to do.
The computer knows what readings are in a normal range for various
conditions. Get out of range, and it logs a trouble code and lights up
the check engine warning.
The computer will then try to make adjustments if it can. If the computer can’t compensate for the problem, the check engine light stays on.
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Hal's Auto Care 2425 Tower Avenue Sacramento, CA 95825 (916) 487-7867
Hal's Auto Repair Specials
1. Lube, Oil & Filter Change.........$24.95
Includes up to 5 qts Castrol GTX oil & 28 point inspection & tire rotation.
Includes up to 5 qts Castrol GTX oil & 28 point inspection & tire rotation.
2. $50.00 off any 4 wheel Brake replacement or $25.00 off any 2 wheel Brake replacement.
3. $39.95 Car Physical
89 point comprehensive vehicle inspection
Includes Test Drive
Great for "Pre-
Car & Light Truck Repair
Hal’s Auto Care is a premier Auto & light truck repair facility offering a full menu
of automotive services for all makes and models, foreign & domestic cars & light
trucks. From brakes to tune-
Tracking True In California: Wheel Alignment In Roseville
Wheel alignment is often overlooked by busy Roseville and Fair Oaks car owners until serious tire damage has been done. One wheel can be knocked out of alignment from the rest by hitting a curb or pothole on Sacramento roads.
When a vehicle’s out of alignment, one or more of the wheels does not track true and pulls against the others. The tires will wear out very quickly and will need to be replaced prematurely. It could also lead to sedan suspension damage.
But the big issue for Roseville, Fair Oaks, and Sacramento motorists is safety. When your sedan wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident. When you’re out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Hal’s Auto Care in Sacramento.At Hal’s Auto Care, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are checked for damage. Then the alignment is charted and checked against the factory settings.
Adjustments are made to bring the wheels back into alignment. This gets all four wheels going in precisely the same direction.
Signs of alignment problems are: Your car pulls to one side. Also, your steering wheel may not be centered when you’re going straight. If you see the edges of one or more tires rapidly wearing down, you should have your Sacramento service center look it over. If you’ve been in an auto accident in California that involved a wheel, you should get your alignment checked.
A big jolt can seriously knock things out of alignment, but Roseville drivers also need to understand that a series of smaller ones can add up.That’s why your manufacturer recommends periodic alignment checks. If your sedan owner’s manual doesn’t specify, once a year might be appropriate. Or check with Mike Schedler or your service advisor at Hal’s Auto Care in Sacramento.
One thing’s for sure: the cost of the alignment at Hal’s Auto Care is cheaper than having to buy a couple of new tires because of neglect.
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Fleet Service
While you're tending to business, who's tending to your fleet?
We are, with superior service and substantial savings.
At Hal’s Auto Care, our top priority is keeping your vehicles and your business moving.
We work with you to establish service schedules that meet your budget, your schedule,
and your needs. And, we conduct a complete inspection on each of your vehicles every
time we see it, to minimize unexpected problems.
Should you need an emergency repair, we give you top priority to get you rolling
again — usually on the same day.
We know our reputation is riding in your vehicles every time you are on the road.
At Hal’s Auto Care, fleet customer satisfaction is our #1 goal.
Check out the Hal’s Advantage
- 1st Vehicle Inspection / Evaluation -
FREE. (New Fleet Customers) - Your emergency needs become our immediate priority.
- 24-
hour towing available. (Call 916- 383- 2235) - Free shuttle service in the Sacramento area.
- Courtesy inspection every time we service your vehicle.
- Computerized record keeping to track maintenance schedules for you.
- Highway Patrol D.O.T. Inspections.
- Hal’s offers secure indoor overnight parking upon request.
- Our Code of Ethics prohibits selling you unnecessary repairs.
- We extend fleet benefits to your employee's personal vehicles.
- We service and repair light and medium duty cars, trucks and vans.
Fleet Maintenance Reminder Program
- A service interval based on mileage per day will be estimated for each vehicle.
- Recommended services will be based on the manufacturer's recommendation, your needs and requirements, and an inspection by our technician.
- Hal’s Auto Care will contact you by phone, fpost card or e-
mail each week that you have vehicles due for service, and indicate how long we will need to keep it to complete the recommended maintenance and/or repair. - Regular follow-
up will be made to ensure your complete satisfaction.
Auto Repair Services
A Car Care Center with a Full Array of Auto Repairs
Being a locally owned and operated maintenance car care center, we take great pride
in providing our customers with top-
* * * 3 year / 36,000 mile warrantee
for your peace of mind. * * *
Complete Major & Minor Auto Repair Services:
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About Us
Hal's Auto Care has been providing quality car care in Sacramento, California since
1979. We are a family owned business delivering honest and professional automotive
repair and auto maintenance services to the people of Sacramento and surrounding
areas. The quality ASE (automotive service excellence) certified technicians at Hal's
Auto Care employ today’s latest automotive technology and are equipped to handle
all major and minor repairs on foreign and domestic vehicles.
Hal's Auto Care is a certified auto repair center, we are able to provide the benefits
of an established national entity while maintaining the personal touch of a family
owned business. We understand that your vehicle is a major investment, and that is
why we care for each customer’s vehicle as if it were our own.
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