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1. Smart key costs
(Cars/Hybrids)
... we can do that." [later] "Nevermind, take it to the dealer" Symptom -- Clicker doesn't work to open doors. Key must be plugged into the dash to start the vehicle (but it starts) This occurs when the ...
Thursday, 08 April 2010
...  http://www.mastertechmag.com/wp/2009/08/10/smartkey/ http://www.mastertechmag.com/wp/2009/11/02/toyotasmartkey2/ What does "registration" mean   Registering a Smart Key is the process of ...
Tuesday, 26 January 2010
3. Green Tire options!
(Cars/Hybrids)
... hybrids used for this test returned an average of about 52mpg [up from 46mpg] with their air conditioners on." (Source: Tire Rack Test) Of course, at what cost does this new technology come at? Loss ...
Wednesday, 06 January 2010
... gallon portable air tank. I was surprised to learn that a 5 gallon tank filled to 125 PSI does not contain enough air to inflate 4 smallish (185/65R14) tires from 25 PSI to 38 PSI. I guess I'll be needing ...
Tuesday, 31 March 2009
... with the new law) on the converter if it is new looking. What does this mean to our customers? Well, if you are one of the many Toyota Truck or 4Runner owners who had his or her catalytic converter stolen, ...
Sunday, 15 March 2009
... DOES NOT indicate what is wrong with the car -- it's just one clue to point the technician in the right direction. A trouble code may point to a sensor, but that does not always mean the sensor is bad! ...
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
... or Mazda, but that does not dovetail with commonly held preconceptions, so it doesn't make for the sensational I-told-you-so story. OK. Done with the preaching. On with the replacement. If you ...
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
8. buying a used car by lute
(FAQs/General FAQ)
...  time to get to a car and test-drive it than it does to screen the prospect on the phone. So, we say shop the owner, because you can glean a lot of information about the person you are talking to, and ...
Thursday, 12 February 2009
... done in a factory setting by a guy or gal that does nothing but assemble batteries all day long.   The battery packs were about $2500 (a price which will likely fluctuate) and the labor to replace ...
Friday, 14 November 2008
10. Useful Links
(FAQs/General FAQ)
...  Mark Wagner did all of the logos and signs for our shop. He does both commercial and noncommercial art. Whether you're looking for the logo that will pull your startup to the top, a nice painting for ...
Thursday, 11 September 2008
... potential customer questions.   Check out the comprehensive listing of Art's Automotive's articles: Questions about Maintenance? Questions about what goes on at the shop? Questions about typical ...
Monday, 08 September 2008
12. Yes, there really is an Art!
(About Arts/Green Business)
... for answers to lots of questions we receive.   Art's Automotive does not shy away from expensive or difficult jobs. We have the technology and equipment necessary to do anything the dealer is capable ...
Thursday, 04 September 2008
13. Solar Powered Shop
(About Arts/Green Business)
... a 25 year warranty and should pay for themselves in fewer than 10. If all goes well, we should have 15 years of free juice.  ...
Thursday, 04 September 2008
14. Art's Parts Room
(About Arts/Behind the Scenes)
... At first I thought entering parts into the computer would take a lot of time, but it really doesn't.     You may notice that the two stocked air filters in the above part record each ...
Thursday, 04 September 2008
... could cause the car to stop running at idle, or run rough when cold, or idle too fast when cold, or stall on a rapid acceleration, and the list goes on. So the Service Writer might say, "OK, but how does ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
16. Buying New Tires
(FAQs/General FAQ)
... said that, there may be some savings to be had since Costco does buy a lot of tires they probably get a very good price and could pass that savings on to you. However, it's impossible to know for sure. ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
... "audio off" screen, even when the radio is playing.   A "Check the connection of the air conditioner" message when the climate button is pushed.   And the Energy Monitor (Prius only) does ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
18. Prius: 30k Service
(Cars/Hybrids)
... tool box just adds a bit extra safety, just in case. The auxiliary (12 volt) battery on the Prius does not "start" the car like the 12V battery on a conventional car does. A conventional car uses the ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
... that Prius owners try cycling the key or power switch off and on before calling for a tow. If the master warning light goes off, drive it in. If it stays on, call for a tow. Anyway, when the car was towed ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
... a non-hybrid car, if the engine doesn't start right away when the engine cranks, the driver will usually think, "hmm, that's odd", and try again. If it starts on the next try, the driver will usually ignore ...
Wednesday, 03 September 2008
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