Serpentine Drive Belts
October 11, 2018
Your serpentine belt drives your alternator and air conditioning compressor. The power steering and power brake pumps are driven by the serpentine belt in many vehicles. The radiator cooling fan on some vehicles are also driven by the serpentine belt. Serpentine belts do a lot of work, but they're tough and can last for thousands Read more...
Spark Plugs
August 29, 2018
Engine control computers precisely time when fuel is injected into the engine and when spark plugs fire. Unless something's wrong, spark plugs just don't foul like they used to. Electricity from the battery goes into a coil that allows power to build up to anywhere from 12,000 to 45,000 volts, depending on the vehicle. The Read more...
Fuel Injectors
August 7, 2018
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course, this happens thousands of times a minute. High temperatures under your hood and variations Read more...
Brakes
June 27, 2018
If you hear squealing or grinding when you use your brakes, have us check them out for you. We will perform a thorough brake inspection to see what needs to be done. If you ignore the warning signs and keep driving after the pads are worn out it could cause more damage. When that happens, Read more...
Shocks & Struts
May 19, 2018
Shock absorbers and struts last a long time and wear out pretty slowly for most vehicles. They're easy to take for granted, but your shocks and struts do a very important job so you need to pay attention to them. They keep your tires on the road, and your tires are what connect your vehicle Read more...
Air Conditioning
April 26, 2018
Unfortunately sometimes we don't realize that our A/C is not blowing as cold as it should be until it is 100* outside!! At Weldon Spring Automotive we would start with a visual inspection of the components for signs of damage or leaks. If the system has A/C oil dye in it already hopefully we can Read more...
Radiator Drain & Fill
February 27, 2018
The reason you need to change the coolant is that it has additives in it to protect the cooling system. As you can imagine, with all the heat, the cooling system's a pretty harsh environment. The additives keep the fluid from becoming corrosive and damaging the radiator and other cooling system components. Over time, the Read more...
Transmission Fluid
January 26, 2018
All drivers need to make sure they have enough transmission fluid. If it runs low, the transmission will run hotter and possibly cause damage and won't have the protection it needs to cope with the added stress of towing. Transmission fluid breaks down and gets dirty over time. Whether your vehicle has an automatic or Read more...
Alignments
December 26, 2017
You may notice your vehicle to pull to one side or the other, or your steering wheel off center. Several things could cause a pull, one wheel can be knocked out of alignment from the rest by hitting a curb or one of the MANY potholes we have in St. Charles. This will cause the Read more...
Check Engine Light
November 29, 2017
If your check engine light is flashing, that means that something is wrong that could cause severe damage to the catalytic converter or other components. You shouldn't drive at highway speeds, tow or haul heavy loads. Take it easy all the way to Weldon Spring Automotive. If the light is glowing steadily, you should keep Read more...
