What is an A/C recharge in a car? An A/C recharge is the process of replenishing the refrigerant in a car’s air conditioning system. The refrigerant, sometimes referred to as coolant, performs an essential role in your car’s AC as it circulates through the system helping to keep your vehicle at a comfortable temperature [...]
Here’s a quick thought experiment: seated behind the wheel of a car, would you rather not be able to go or not be able to stop? Another query: Which would you rather lose mid-drive? Your power steering or your brakes? When push comes to shove, most of us would answer the same way: when [...]
A number of folks believe things that aren’t at all true when it comes to cars. Your Murray car repair experts at Master Muffler seek to shed some light on these automotive myths. Some Rules are Meant to be Broken If “better safe than sorry” is your motto, you may subscribe to some [...]
In a hydraulic system, a force is multiplied using an oil-based fluid. Hydraulics allows your vehicle to work smarter, not harder. The brake system of your vehicle is a great example of a hydraulic system; the force on the brake pedal is magnified with the help of brake fluid, cylinders, and pistons. The friction [...]
Did you know there’s a difference between balancing your tires and aligning your wheels? Tire Balancing vs Wheel Alignment Balancing your tires involves the process of mounting the tires on a machine and measuring how they rotate. The tire balancing machine will calculate if there are any imbalances that affect how the tire performs [...]
A vehicle tune-up is a preventative maintenance service offered by Pocatello car repair experts at Master Muffler. Depending on the age of your vehicle, it should be performed every 10,000 - 12,000 miles or annually, whichever comes first. What is a Tune-Up? The tune-up has evolved from the early days of the automobile when [...]
Your vehicle’s transmission is responsible for harnessing your engine’s power. It allows the car to change gears, and to smoothly resume motion after a stop. The transmission also helps a car work efficiently at high speeds. For these reasons, it’s important to keep your transmission healthy. Warning Signs of a Faulty Transmission How do [...]
If you’ve ever worried about being upsold by a mechanic, you’re not alone. All too often car owners feel pressured into parts and services they don’t need because a business is trying to make more money. At Ogden Master Muffler, that won’t be the case. Providing No-Pressure Service Ogden car repair experts at Master [...]
In addition to offering Layton car repair services such as alignments and tune-ups, Master Muffler also provides standard and custom exhaust replacement and upgrades. Did you know your exhaust system does more than just remove toxic emissions from your car’s engine? Functions of the Exhaust System In addition to funneling gases and fumes away [...]
Have you ever given much thought to the oil you put in your car? Do you even remember to periodically check your levels? There are a few things to consider when topping up your oil, and Kearns Master Muffler is here to help. Whether you change your car’s oil yourself or leave it to [...]
