Burbank Auto Repair

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Oil Level Sensor Maintaining your car is similar to keeping your body healthy, you have to understand what it needs and don’t ignore warning signs. When it comes to engine oil, it acts like blood, circulating through the engine making sure all its moving parts run smoothly for hundreds of thousands of miles. Any type of combustion motor, whether it is a 4 cylinder or V8, requires a certain amount of oil to keep metal parts properly lubricated. With old, excess or low amounts of oil, serious damage can occur to the engine. To avoid that issue, every car is equipped with an oil level sensor, notifying the driver when oil levels are unusual. Where Is My Oil Level Sensor Located? Your car’s oil level sensor is located inside the engine’s oil pan, where it is placed to measure the amount of oil prior to starting the engine. Depending on the car, many oil level sensors are accessible towards the lowest point of the oil pan from ... read more

All vehicles come with sets of shocks or struts, which make up your suspension system. Both are in charge of giving you a steady ride and more control of your vehicle. With such an important job, are the warning signs of suspension failure? You feel excessive bouncing, rolling, and shaking when driving, especially on bumpy roads or elevated tracks, requiring you to alter your steering. Irregular tire wear is a major warning sign of worn suspension. Old shocks and struts will keep your tires from making proper contact with the road. You might also experience steering wheel vibration or shuddering, even on smooth roads. Old suspension parts will make your vehicle pull to one side. Lastly, a common sign of worn suspension is a greasy or wet appearance on or near your shocks and struts. To further confirm that you require suspension replacements, you can try the trusty bounce test. To perform the test, all you have to do is push down on each corner of your car using your body weight ... read more

A cabin air filter plays an integral role in eliminating the contaminants and pollutants present in the air of your car. The filter helps to keep the air fresh and safe for you and your passengers to breathe in. Most people forget about the air filter altogether because it is hard to locate. Most of the time, you can find it behind the glove box. Here's why you should keep track of your cabin air filter replacements: Reduce Pollution in The Cabin The car's cabin air filter eliminates the smoke, gases, and other pollutants you may smell when driving alongside other vehicles. Regularly swapping out these filters ensures that no unwanted toxins make it inside your cabin. Allergens Pollen may be more of a problem in the spring, but it can be very harmful to some individuals. If you have severe allergies, cabin air filters can significantly decrease the amount of pollen that may have made its way inside your car.  Debris If you take out your dirty air filter, it may be co ... read more

Distracted driving is the top cause of horrific and deadly vehicle accidents in the US. From talking to passengers to sipping on coffee to checking social media, these are all very risky activities to do when driving. To be a safe driver, you should stimulate your knowledge of distracted driving and take specific steps to improve your safety on the roads of Burbank, CA. Food & Drinks 51% of drivers admitted that the quality of their driving had been compromised at least once by eating or drinking. While it may seem natural and okay to eat/drink when we're in a rush, it's a lot more dangerous than you think. Most people have a hard time eating without looking or holding their food with both hands. It's never worth the risk, so it's better to pull over or wait until you arrive at your destination to eat. Cell Phone Your phone is the most notable distraction out there. Calling and texting while driving is a leading cause of car accidents and fatalities. As most sta ... read more

If there is one thing that a Toyota Prius and a Chevy Silverado have in common, it’s that they are prime targets for catalytic converter theft. You’ve probably heard about it before, catalytic converters became a hot street commodity throughout the pandemic. In fact, catalytic converter theft has quadrupled in the nation since the beginning of last year according to the NICB. But who is after them and how can you protect your car from being a victim? Find out today in our blog post! How Does A Catalytic Converter Work? The catalytic converter makes up a crucial part of your car’s exhaust system and is mandatory for all cars since 1975. Due to the Energy Policy Conservation Act, car manufacturers were given only a few years to reduce emissions by 90%. While that seems like an impossible task to accomplish, car makers pulled it off with the help of catalytic converters. In simple terms, the rare metals inside such as Rhodium, Platinum and Palladium, neutralize the har ... read more