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Question: Why isn't my air conditioner blowing cold air? Restas Auto Care Answer: Your air conditioning system uses refrigerant to create cold air. The most common reasons Somerset drivers lose their cold air have to do with the refrigerant. The first is not enough refrigerant. Refrigerant is a gas in the system, and very small

The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water pump is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating through your engine. The water

Question: My battery keeps going dead. I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem? Restas Auto Care Answer: Well, your problem could be caused by several things. Let's start with a likely suspect: your alternator. The alternator is like a little electrical generator. It is spun by the serpentine

Restas Auto Care Tech Question: I was driving on a local Somerset road and my vehicle started sputtering. And then the engine finally quit and I couldn't get it started. I was towed to a shop in Somerset and found out I had to replace my fuel pump. What could I have done to have

Your suspension system keeps your car up off the road. From there, it’s responsible for a smooth and comfortable ride around Somerset, NJ. It also keeps your wheels firmly planted over bumps and through curves. Your suspension system has many critical parts that do a big job. They should be inspected for damage and excessive

Getting into a car accident can ruin a lot more than just your day. So, consider these tips to make sure the damages aren't worse than you originally think: 1. Make sure everyone is ok, and call 911 to report the accident. Not only will this help in case of serious injury, it will also

Today's Somerset vehicles have more electrical components and do-dads than ever before. This really strains your vehicle's electrical system, making it hard for the battery to keep up. Think about it: electric seats, seat heaters, power locks, windows and sun roofs. And then New Brunswick vehicles have all the power outlets for our cell phones,

Brakes that work properly are essential to your safety as you drive and stop on our Somerset streets. You want to carefully maintain your brakes. In vehicles equipped with drum brakes, the brake components are housed inside a drum that rotates with the wheel. When you step on the brake pedal, brake shoes push out

Will Proper Auto Maintenance at Restas Auto Care 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 consider that we're also prolonging the life of the carpet by keeping it clean. But Somerset drivers don't always extend those good habits

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Restas Auto Care post contains a quick overview of the fuel system. It starts with the fuel tank. The fuel pump is located inside the tank and pumps fuel out to the engine. Somewhere along the way is a fuel filter whose job is to filter out dirt before it hits the engine.