Yearly Archives: 2022

What Can Happen If You Drive with Bad Shocks & Struts?

What Can Happen If You Drive with Bad Shocks & Struts?

Driving with worn suspension parts, including shocks and struts, is not only unsettling, but it can cause a horrific car accident. Your vehicle will shake and bounce uncontrollably and be embarrassing to say the least. Here are some of the situations that can occur if you continue to drive with poor suspension: Lose Control Over Dips and Bumps Old shocks and struts can make driving over bumps a nightmare. You might "fly" over speed bumps, no matter how slow you drive. Furthermore, you may also get random vibrations from your wheels and ultimately lose control of your vehicle. Less Effective Anti-Lock Braking System  If your suspension is worn, it may have a hard time triggering your ABS to engage. And if it does, it won't be as effective. This can be especially dangerous if you need to brake abruptly. Problems Maneuvering and Turning Car Worn-out shocks and struts will prevent your car from gaining proper traction; therefore, you may end up heavily gripping the ... read more


What Do Fuel Injectors Do?

What Do Fuel Injectors Do?

A fuel injector is an integral part of the fuel system that supplies fuel into the engine in the form of a mist. The fuel injectors themselves are directed by the car's computer to allow a precise and efficient amount of fuel for the combustion process.   Fuel injectors can typically last the vehicle's life if the automobile is well-kept. However, as with every part, varying issues can arise. One common problem for fuel injectors is failing due to excess build-up of things like dirt, carbon, and fuel. Most of the time, you can fix clogged fuel injectors with a fuel cleaning service. If it is severe, your technician may go ahead and recommend a replacement.  Another problem that can occur with fuel injectors is leaks from cracks. Unfortunately, the only fix for a cracked injector is an entire replacement.  Last but not least, the electrical parts of an injector can also die off from wear and tear or exposure to heat and moisture. There are various warning sig ... read more


12
South Denver Automotive is committed to ensuring effective communication and digital accessibility to all users. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone, and apply the relevant accessibility standards to achieve these goals. We welcome your feedback. Please call South Denver Automotive (303) 756-0513 if you have any issues in accessing any area of our website.