When Your GMC Battery is Low
July 10, 2009 by jcme · Leave a Comment
The battery on your GMC vehicle helps the vehicle to start, and it powers many of the individual components and systems in your vehicle. If your battery isn’t working right, then you’re going to have car trouble. Knowing how to recognize when your batter is low will help you to avoid any unfortunate circumstances.
One of the first indicators that the battery on your GMC vehicle is low is that you have problem starting. If the car cranks slowly, or if the engine fails to crank at al, your battery may need to be charged.
You can check your battery’s charge level in a couple of ways, depending on the type of battery. Some batteries have a removable cap, and can be checked using a hydrometer. The Hydrometer measures the gravity of the acid inside the battery. The stronger concentration of acid, the higher charge in your battery.
Sealed-top batteries often have a built-in hydrometer. It may show a green dot, indicating that the battery is 75% or more charged. No dot may mean that the battery is low. If the battery is clear or yellow, it is usually time to replace the battery. This indicates that the electrolyte level has dropped too low.
If your GMC vehicle needs a new battery, come and see your GMC dealer near Newtown Square today.
Your GMC Vehicle’s Transmission
June 8, 2009 by jcme · Leave a Comment
When you’re having trouble with your GMC vehicle, the last thing you want to hear the service technician tell you is that you have a problem with your engine or with your transmission. Transmission repairs can be terribly expensive, especially if the damage is severe. However, if you’re familiar with some relatively basic troubleshooting techniques, you may be able to save yourself some of the repair costs.
One thing you should check if you think your transmission is slipping or isn’t working smooth is the transmission fluid. If your transmission fluid is low, it can cause shifting problems and can eventually cause damage to your transmission. Check the fluid reservoir, and check under your GMC vehicle to check to see if you’re leaking transmission fluid.
Another possibility is that your transmission filter is clogged. Most people can’t replace this on their own, but some folks with a high degree of mechanical knowledge may be able to do it at home. Problems with the filter can also cause performance problems.
If you are having transmission problems, contact your Springfield area GMC dealer today. We’ll get you the transmission service you need, and we’ll stand behind our work.
Fixing a Flat on your GMC
June 1, 2009 by Adam · Comments Off
If you’ve spent any time at all looking around an automotive store, or even the auto parts section at a department store, you’ve seen the emergency flat tire fixing cans. You may have been skeptical about its effectiveness. The fact of the matter is that, in many cases, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. You wonder if the cans work at all, and probably walk right on past.
Using the aerosol flat tire cans is relatively simple. Start off by pulling off the road to a safe spot. Take the cap off of your GMC vehicle’s tire stem. Put the cap somewhere you won’t lose it, as you’re going to need to put it back on later on. Screw the can’s hose onto the valve stem. When it stops filing up with air, unscrew the cap and put the valve stem cap back onto the valve stem. Drive the car right away so that the sealant can circulate.
Well, the truth is, these products do work. However, there are some things to keep in mind when it comes to these products:
These aerosol tire sealers can, in some instances, harm a Tire Pressure Management System. If your GMC vehicle has a Tire Pressure Management System, you might want to think twice before using these cans.
- These products hold up well in both heat and cold. Check the can for specific information, but you can generally store the product in your car.
- These products are not designed to be permanent solutions. They are designed to get you to a tire repair shop.
- When you do get to the repair shop, make sure that you tell the technician that you used the aerosol. This way, the technician knows that the tire is filled with gas and not with regular air.
There’s no better place to get your GMC vehicle serviced than at your Conshohocken area GMC dealer. Come and see us today.