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Hybrid Vehicle Repair and Maintenance Though it may seem innovative to many consumers, engineers have actually been experimenting with different energy sources for automobiles since the 19th Century. Henry Ford’s Model T ran on both gasoline and ethanol and almost a hundred years earlier, the first electric (battery-operated) vehicles were made in Europe. It’s no […] The post Repairing and Maintaining Hybrid Vehicles appeared first on Coho Auto Repair.

Brake Fluid The hydraulic brake system is the single most neglected part of your vehicle. The master cylinder, brake lines, and calipers are rarely ever inspected unless there’s a problem. And the weakest link in this critical component is arguably the brake fluid. The primary function of brake fluid is to transmit force applied to […] The post Brake Fluid appeared first on Coho Auto Repair.

Automotive Detailing Part 1: Washing Preface There are many who subscribe to the maxim that if the weather is nice enough to wash their car, they would rather be driving in it. The perception of anyone having a clean car must not drive great distances or often or they would prefer to clean the car, than […] The post Car Detailing 1 – Washing appeared first on Coho Auto Repair.

Automotive Detailing Part 2: Polishing and Waxing There is a common misconception among the unwashed masses that waxes and polishes can be used interchangeably.  Since this is nothing less than blasphemy among detailing aficionados, we thought we’d help set the record straight. POLISHES.   Often referred to as cleaners, polishes are designed to remove contaminants and […] The post Car Detailing 2 – Waxing appeared first on Coho Auto Repair.

Automotive Detailing Part 3: Cleaning the Interior Detailing the interior of your car, truck, SUV or minivan requires the same care as the outside.  If you intend on giving the inside of your vehicle the full monty, knowing which products to use and how to apply them is equally as important. Detailing VINYL:  Vinyl seats, […] The post Car Detailing 3 – Interior appeared first on Coho Auto Repair.

Replacing Engine Coolant Cooling system failure is the most common cause of engine-related breakdowns. A few things that can help prevent this from happening is replacing engine coolant regularly, keeping the radiator’s coolant filled, using the right type of coolant (whether regular or the extended life kind) and knowing the precise application of coolant:water ratio. […] The post Replacing Engine Coolant appeared first on Coho Auto Repair.

10 Gas-Saving Myths By the CoHo Team Ideological blind spots exist in every culture.  After some time, these ideas become so profoundly rooted in its psyche that they’re rarely debated and are eventually accepted as fact. Such is the case with a number of questionable and even humorous gas-saving myths.  So we decided to compile […] The post Gas Saving Myths appeared first on Coho Auto Repair.

Your Vehicle Warning Lights All late model cars, trucks, minivans, and SUVs are controlled by sophisticated computer systems vehicle warning lights that monitor an assortment of critical components that include, but are not limited to, the engine, drivetrain, emission’s system, electrical system, tire pressures, brakes, airbags, cooling system and suspension. These components are constantly being monitored […] The post Vehicle Warning Lights Explained appeared first on Coho Auto Repair.