Ozzie's Automotive

European, Import, & Domestic Auto Repair | STAR Smog | AAA Approved | NAPA Gold Certified AutoCare Center | Serving the Coachella Valley

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Palm Desert drivers: Do you know what you check engine light may be telling you?

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No Two Are Alike (Variations in Vehicle Repair Costs) You’ve just taken your vehicle in to figure out why the air conditioning isn’t working.  You remember a friend of yours just had to get a new evaporator, and your service advisor has told... https://t.co/crXnxlXbR7

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The Ozzie’s Automotive Guide to Battery Replacement Palm Desert folks know that car batteries wear out just like any other battery and need to be replaced. There are a couple of things Palm Desert drivers should know when looking for a new... https://t.co/VmTVZ9nTfj

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Anti-Lock Brakes We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you are just sliding over the road. And if... https://t.co/eHTU8EKyhR

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Headlamps You may be surprised to learn that 40 percent of traffic fatalities in CA take place at night even though there’s 60 percent less traffic. It goes to show how important proper visibility is to nighttime driving in our Palm Desert... https://t.co/03IXiQlus9

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Driving Technology Think of how much technology has changed vehicles in the last several years. And there’s a lot more coming. Many will remember when drivers were the ones who had complete control of several driving functions: steering,... https://t.co/ugpyYAYkqH

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Fuel Saving Tip: Fuel System Cleaning at Ozzie’s Automotive in Palm Desert, Ca A lot of gas is wasted in dirty fuel delivery systems.  Let’s start at the tank.  The gas tank gathers of dirt, rust and sediment over the years.  That’s why... https://t.co/0mFUAwvCgT

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Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Ozzie’s Automotive Really Save Gas? Have you ever thought about all the little things we do to keep our lives running smoothly - like vacuuming? It makes a room feel fresher and more comfortable. We may not... https://t.co/7ZHtQTupAp

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Fuel Pump Help your fuel pump last longer. One pump killer is contamination in the fuel tank. Sometimes this comes from the fuel itself. Buying fuel at a reputable Palm Desert station will help make sure you are putting clean fuel into the... https://t.co/2R5oLzVriK

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Radiator Hoses Your radiator hoses carry coolant between your engine and radiator.  It’s an important job.  If a hose fails, you could lose your engine coolant which might lead to overheating and very expensive engine damage, so you want to... https://t.co/LSgIw7HeNf

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Wiper Blade Design Wiper blades may not be the most exciting topic – but they are pretty important.  Most of us have had an experience when a sudden snow or rainstorm hits while we’re driving; then when we turn on the wipers – nothing but... https://t.co/Swe2aeMmFi

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Things to Know About the Cost of Auto Repair Profit margins in the automotive service industry are a lot narrower than many people imagine. Cars are far more complex, thus the tools and diagnostic equipment are also more complicated and... https://t.co/69uPw53Mi8

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Axle Question: I hear a clunking sound from my front wheel when I make a turn. What could be the problem? Ozzie’s Automotive Answer: One possible cause of the problem is a worn axle. Front-wheel drive vehicles have axles that transfer power... https://t.co/xyqjE0hFDv

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Choosing the Right Washer Fluid During the colder weather months, drivers find themselves using more windshield washer fluid. Street surfaces are generally sloppier and can kick up snow, salt, mud and grime that require washer fluid to help... https://t.co/jyqbkXu1eG

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Power Steering Maintenance Steering is one of the things we take for granted in our vehicles. Let’s break it down into two areas: first, the power assist and second, the actual parts that steer the vehicle. Most people under 40 have never... https://t.co/9wYRdLx4Y0

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Ozzie’s Automotive Advice on Your Cooling System Last week I was out running errands and my temperature warning light came on – total panic!  I pulled over and my car was overheating After it cooled down, I went right in to my service center... https://t.co/yHGgSjMZKA

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Oil Change An oil change:  Sounds simple, but there’s some important things to know about preventing oil sludge. Oil eventually starts to turn into jelly.  Literally – petroleum jelly.  Sludge clogs up oil passages and keeps oil from getting... https://t.co/B96uZZXYuK

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6 Warning Signs Your Vehicle Needs Service (Repair Warning Signs) Some drivers don’t worry at all about their vehicles and neglect taking them in for service.  Here are six warning signs that it’s time to head over to your NAPA AutoCare Center... https://t.co/TMY7Sy5aZY

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Heater Core Palm Desert drivers may wonder where the air in a vehicle's passenger compartment comes from. Well, as your engine starts to warm up, it also warms the coolant/antifreeze that circulates around the engine and through the radiator.... https://t.co/btS39TtPuD