Automotive Industry News & Information - John's Garage, Inc

Once your engine is installed, you’ll want to keep it running right. John's Garage in Burnsville, MS has you covered. Sometimes, engines just wear out - however, most of the time they meet an early demise as a result of improper maintenance. Keep your engine running like new by maintaining it the way your technician recommends.

Is your truck used for towing? Whether you’re looking to upgrade your current setup or rig up something new, our technicians have you covered. Here’s some useful information on towing equipment, from John's Garage in Burnsville, MS.

U-joints are a small, simple component - in fact, they have changed much since the very first automobiles. However, on any vehicle with a driveshaft, its ability to move depends entirely on the u-joint being there. You’ll often hear “maybe it’s the u-joints” as a solution offered for problems with a vehicle - but what are they, what do they do, and how do you know if yours is bad? John's Garage in Burnsville, MS has the answers.

Your tires are obviously important. However, it’s often underappreciated how much of a difference they make in the ride quality of your car, truck, or SUV, and what they can tell you about the condition of your vehicle. At John's Garage in Burnsville, MS, we like to keep you well informed on what your vehicle is telling you, and how to keep it in good shape. Your tires have a lot to do with that.

Sometimes a bad wheel bearing is obvious, sometimes it’s difficult to diagnose. From John's Garage in Burnsville, MS, here are some symptoms to watch out for, and what to do about a bad wheel bearing.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here at John's Garage we have tips on the important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your diesel fleet trucks running smoothly - longer.

Air. Air in the system causes all kinds of issues, from hard starting, poor running conditions, or an engine that won’t run at all. If too much air gets in the system, the fuel pump won’t be able to deliver fuel, and the engine will stall, die, or fail to start. Air enters the system via a leak or a bad seal - a deteriorated o-ring, worn component, faulty hose, or otherwise. Here we inspect your lines and connections to ensure they are in good shape and track down any leaks we notice air in the system.

Is your engine on the way out? If it’s already kicked the bucket, then case closed - however, there are a number of other indicators that your engine is about to go, even if it’s still running at the moment. From John's Garage in Burnsville, MS, here are some signs of trouble that predict an imminent engine failure is in the cards for your car, truck, or SUV.

Your alternator is a central component on any engine. The alternator is responsible for powering anything electronic on your vehicle, including the coils that fire your spark plugs (unless it’s a diesel). At John's Garage in Burnsville, MS, we know a bad alternator when we see one - here’s how you can spot one too.