Fuel System Cleaning at Tim's Automotive for Better Performance
November 19, 2017
Hi Columbia residents. Let's talk fuel injectors. A fuel injector is a valve that delivers fuel to a vehicle's engine. It has to deliver the precise amount of fuel to precisely the right place, precisely when the engine needs it. The fuel also has to be mixed with air before it can burn i... More
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
November 13, 2017
Some of us Columbia drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Missouri, where you want to go or the look you're after; there is a tire for you.The same is true about whee... More
Differential Service at Tim's Automotive
November 5, 2017
Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Columbia, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tim's Automotive service advisor that your differentia... More
Recommended Columbia Service Intervals
October 30, 2017
Everyone in Columbia, Missouri, knows we are advised to go to our Columbia dentist twice a year. Oral-conscious Columbia residents have a teeth-cleaning and examination. Once a year, we get x-rays to look for problems that can't be seen with the naked eye. When our dentist is done, he/she... More
Fall and Spring Inspection at Tim's Automotive
October 24, 2017
Good vehicle care for us Columbia residents has always meant taking our vehicles in every spring and fall for a check-up. Vehicles needed routine maintenance to prepare them for the changes in weather. Today's vehicles aren't quite as sensitive to seasonal changes. Older vehicles required differe... More
Breathe Deep in Columbia With a New Cabin Air Filter
October 18, 2017
Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Columbia auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be replaced at around 12,000 to 15,000 miles (19,0... More
The Importance of Columbia Drivers Following Service Intervals
October 8, 2017
Today in our Tim's Automotive blog, we're going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of your life in Columbia with recommended intervals: Let's start with twice yearly dental check-ups and regular physical exams. How about laundry, wate... More
Busting Automotive Myths in Columbia, Missouri
October 3, 2017
Myths passed around our Columbia, Missouri community start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic. And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths. Some bloggers recall the vehicles of yesteryear and declare their modern ... More
Tim's Automotive Automotive Tips: Diagnostic Service
September 30, 2017
Imagine waking up one morning with a stomach ache. You pick up the phone, call the doctors office and say, Ive got a really bad tummy ache. How much will it cost to make me feel better? Of course you wouldnt do that. You know that there could be a lot of reasons for your symptoms and that the doc... More
Automotive Tips from Tim's Automotive: Rotor Problems
September 10, 2017
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Columbia.Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in les... More