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The Little Valve that Could (PCV Valve Replacement)
It's easy to get letters like PVC and PCV mixed up. PVC is a plastic that's used in a lot of things, especially plumbing pipes. And PCV is a valve that helps your engine burn off excess fu...
Published on: Apr 30, 2023
Snake in the Engine (Serpentine Belt)
There's a belt that snakes through your engine. It's even named for a snake, the serpentine belt. It'll bite you when it breaks, possibly leaving you stranded. So, it's good to know ...
Published on: Apr 16, 2023
Don't Miss a Beat (Importance of Regular Maintenance)
In many places, license plates have to be renewed every year or else you can't drive your vehicle legally. Usually, you'll get a reminder from the agency that issues the plates.
That kind of re...
Published on: Nov 15, 2020
Growing Old Together (Maintaining an Older Vehicle)
More and more of us are hanging on to our vehicles longer. A company by the name of HIS Markit recently released a report that shows the average age of light vehicles in the U.S. is now 11.8 yea...
Published on: Nov 24, 2019
Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Pasadena Certified?
Today's Pasadena Certified article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Pasadena drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in California who think that severe ...
Published on: Feb 24, 2019
Hold the Oil! (Oil Pan Gasket Replacement)
You've likely heard how important oil is to your vehicle's engine. Did you know that there's one part that's responsible for holding that oil so you can use it every day? It's called the oil pan, and ...
Published on: Feb 10, 2019
Trickle Down Technology
Recently, Nissan introduced the latest version of its Leaf, the company's electric car. It has many new features, including something called e-Pedal. It allows the driver to let up on the accelerator ...
Published on: Feb 03, 2019
New School: Automotive Pasadena Certified Technician Training
Pasadena consumers are demanding. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are c...
Published on: Jan 06, 2019