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MAY 28, 2015 BY CARGUY
What do I get when I ask for a Tune up on my car?
You walk into your local auto mechanics shop and ask for a tune up, but what are you really getting? Asking for a tune up is like putting butter on your popcorn at the movie theater it is just second nature. The fact is that as technology continues to improve the term “tune up” changes too. In […]
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MAY 22, 2015 BY CARGUY
What are Timing Belts and Chains and why they are Important?
When buying a used car everyone asks how many miles does it get, how old are the tires and has the timing belt or timing chain been replaced? So what is this illusive timing belt and timing chain and why is it so important to know if your vehicle has had one replaced? The timing […]
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MAY 15, 2015 BY CARGUY
Got a Flat? Which is better a Tire Patch or a Plug?
As the weather warms and school lets out the amount of vehicles on the road increases; so does road debris and the chances of getting a flat tire. Not only is this an inconvenience but at high speeds this can be dangerous. Once you notice that you have gotten a flat pull over to a […]
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APRIL 30, 2015 BY CARGUY
Enjoy your Vacation with this Pre-Trip Guide
Going on vacation is supposed to be a joyous time, a time where you can unwind from the daily grind and reconnect with your loved ones. Don’t get caught with a broken down car and a ruined vacation. Follow this vacation preparation guide and be on the road to happy memories: Check under the Hood: […]
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APRIL 24, 2015 BY CARGUY
The Causes behind Flickering Lights in an Automobile
Have you ever been driving your car and noticed the lights begin to flicker when you press the gas pedal? This is a pre-warning sign that there is something wrong in the electrical system. If this is happening to you now get to an automotive technician now before you are stranded. The two main causes […]
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APRIL 17, 2015 BY CARGUY
Performance Test on AMSOIL Signature Series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil
Customer satisfaction is our main goal here at Agape Auto Service which is why we put our faith in AMSOIL products. We trust that AMSOIL products will keep our customer’s cars running in peak conditions and this is why: In November of 2014 AMSOIL did a study on their signature series 5W-30 Synthetic Motor oil. Their […]
Filed Under: Motor Oil Performance Tagged With: 5W-30 Synthetic oil, agape auto, AMSOIL, customer satisfaction, Engine performance, oil change
MARCH 25, 2015 BY CARGUY
What ASE Certification Means to Me and My Car
Have you sat in your automobile mechanic’s service office and noticed a blue plaque on the wall reading “ASE Certified” and wondered what that means? As technology grows in the automotive industry so do es the tools and expertise of the technicians performing the repairs. Through the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) technicians can […]
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MARCH 17, 2015 BY CARGUY
St. Patrick’s Day: Going Green with Maintenance
The luck of the Irish is represented with green on St. Patrick’s Day as are the hybrid vehicles that are taking the world by storm. As people become more contentious about the environment and purchase hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs) and plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs). It is important to outline the maintenance that these vehicles require. Hybrid […]
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MARCH 11, 2015 BY ADMIN
Exterior Vehicle Maintenance: Prepare for Spring Showers
You have braved the cold, the snow and the ice and now it is time to prepare for the spring showers and summer sun. Here is a checklist for your vehicle maintenance focusing on the exterior of your car. Windshield Wipers: It is important to check the windshield wipers on your vehicle periodically. The rubber […]
Filed Under: Brake Service, brakes, car wash, coolant, exterior, Fluid checks, paint damage, paint repair,rotors, service, spring, tire pressure, tire tread, Tires, Vehicle Maintenance, waxing, windshield wipersTagged With: brakes, car wash, coolant, Exterior, fluid check, paint damage, paint repair, rotors,Service, spring, tire pressure, tire tread, Tires, vehicle maintenance, waxing, windshield wipers
FEBRUARY 25, 2015 BY CARGUY
Escape the Summer Heat by servicing your Auto A/C System
The sun is beating down; the heat is sweltering and your cars A/C is blowing hot air! We have all been is this situation where you can’t escape the heat of summer. It is important this spring to bring your vehicle to a technician so they can service your air conditioning system. It takes less […]
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FEBRUARY 17, 2015 BY CARGUY
Spring Forward with this Vehicle Maintenance CheckList
With Spring knocking on our door here is a checklist for your mechanical vehicle maintenance to ensure your car is in peak condition. 1) Oil and filter: The general rule with oil and filters is 6 months or 5000 miles to change the oil on your car. When oil is heated inside the engine of your vehicle […]
Filed Under: Vehicle Maintenance Tagged With: AC services, agape auto, Agape Auto Service, ASE Certified Technicians, Automotive Air Conditioning, belts, coolant, cooling system, Engine performance,hoses, maintenance, Moving to Southern Maryland Car Maintenance, oil change, oil filter, professional,safety, shocks, spring, struts
FEBRUARY 17, 2015 BY CARGUY
BG Products Helps Technicians Install Quality Products
BG Products Inc. is a company that works hard to maintain customer satisfaction by continually improving the quality of their products. BG Products Inc. offers maintenance services for fuel systems, transmissions, brakes, power steering, cooling systems, battery, drive line and climate control systems. BG Products Inc. is dedicated to reducing the carbon footprint of their […]
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NOVEMBER 12, 2014 BY CARGUY
What is Important to Check on your Vehicle before winter
Winter is approaching at lightning speed. There are several things that need to be done to ensure that your vehicle is prepared for it and you can avoid a break down. Before the snowflakes begin to fall schedule a vehicle service now. The things that are included in a vehicle check up include: 1. Check […]
Filed Under: Vehicle Maintenance, winter Tagged With: Agape Auto Service, Maryland Car Maintenance, Preventative Maintenance
OCTOBER 20, 2014 BY CARGUY
The German Audi R8 is a mid-engine, 2-seater sports car was built off of the Audi Le Mans Quattro concept car designed by Frank Lamberty and Julian Hoenig. The Audi R8 was designed, developed and manufactured by the Audi AG’s high performance subsidiary company. Based off of the Lamborghini Gallardo platform, the Audi R8 contains […]
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OCTOBER 16, 2014 BY CARGUY
Honest Abe Never Lies, it May be Time to Change your Tires
Everyone wants to get the most out of the tires on their car. Tires are the reason a vehicle goes round and it is imperative to ensure their stability. An easy trick of the trade to monitor the wear on the tires of a vehicle is to rely on the help of Honest Abe Lincoln. […]
Filed Under: Fuel Economy, Tires, Vehicle Maintenance Tagged With: agape auto, Agape Auto Service,ASE Certified Technicians, Better Fuel Economy, car maintenance maryland, CarGuy, Tires
OCTOBER 14, 2014 BY CARGUY
Is it Important to Warm up your Vehicle in the Winter?
Cold winter brings on the common car task of warming up your vehicle before you go anywhere but is it really important? This seems second nature to go out in the blistering cold 10 minutes before you plan to leave and warm up your vehicle so that the engine performs correctly. This is a myth […]
Filed Under: Engine Performance, Vehicle Maintenance Tagged With: agape auto, Agape Auto Service,ASE Certified Technicians, car maintenance maryland, CarGuy, Engine performance, Preventative Maintenance, southern maryland
OCTOBER 13, 2014 BY CARGUY
The Bonus of Using Synthetic Oil in your Vehicle
Getting the oil changed in your vehicle is highly important to get longevity out of your engine. The purpose of oil in your engine is to protect all of the moving parts, without the oil the moving parts in an engine would create excessive heat, grind against each other, and potentially break causing catastrophic failure. […]
Filed Under: Engine Performance, Fuel Economy, Vehicle Maintenance Tagged With: agape auto,Agape Auto Service, ASE Certified Technicians, Better Fuel Economy, car maintenance maryland, Engine performance, Fuel Economy, oil change, Preventative Maintenance
OCTOBER 13, 2014 BY CARGUY
Southern Maryland is really a great place to live. The area is safe, has a laid back feel and provides great public schools. If you are looking to move to the Patuxent (Pax) river area to work at the Pax River Naval Air Station (NAS), then St. Mary’s County and/or Calvert County are great locations to […]
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JANUARY 21, 2014 BY CARGUY
What is a Cooling System Service?
What is a Cooling System Service? Whenever a fluid is in contact with metal, electrochemical degradation takes place which results in a higher than normal level of acid present in any give fluid. This higher acid level, if left unchanged, can result in very costly repairs. As a result, it is recommended to flush your […]
Filed Under: Colling System, Vehicle Maintenance Tagged With: antifreeze PH, cooling system
JANUARY 21, 2014 BY CARGUY
Why is a Wheel Alignment Important?
Maintaining the factory specified suspension setting will make your car safer and easier to drive. Steering pull, unsteady or loose steering, or hard steering can be caused by misalignment conditions. A properly aligned vehicle can save you money! Misalignment conditions can cause greatly accelerated tire wear, poor fuel economy, and excessive wear on other suspension […]
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JANUARY 20, 2014 BY CARGUY
Southern Maryland – New To The Area
Many southern Marylanders work at Andrews Air Force Base, the U.S. Census Bureau or at Patuxent River Naval Air Station and its related industries. If you are moving to Southern Maryland and planning to work at one of the military facilities then here are a few tips that will help you feel like less of a rookie. […]
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JULY 5, 2013 BY CARGUY
Southern Maryland – Charles County
A growing area in southern Maryland is Charles County. It is a part of the Wachington Metropolitan area and has an estimated population of 146,551. It is only a short drive from Baltimore, Washington D.C., Richmond, VA and Harrisburg, PA. There are many sites to visit so this area is definitely worth checking out if […]
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APRIL 29, 2013 BY CARGUY
Southern Maryland – Calvert, Charles & St. Mary’s Counties
Southern Maryland is a wonderful place to live, visit, and even start a business. The water views are breathtaking, the land is rich, the economy is growing and the historical sites are worthwhile. There are so many wonderful areas to choose from in Southern Maryland but today we will discuss only a few favorites. St. […]
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APRIL 26, 2013 BY CARGUY
Moving to Southern Maryland – Calvert County
Southern Maryland offers a fine mixture of people, opportunities and attractions that tend to entice both residents and tourists. The atmosphere is so breathtaking that most tourists never leave. The historical landmarks, beautiful landscapes, bountiful job opportunities and excellent public schools in Calvert County alone are a few reasons southern Maryland is so celebrated. Calvert […]
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APRIL 19, 2013 BY CARGUY
Southern Maryland – Patuxent River
The historical landmarks, beautiful landscapes, bountiful military job opportunities and excellent schools and colleges are only a few reasons southern Maryland is so popular. The soothing views of Patuxent River, friendly communities and economic growth trends alone offer many people a place of happiness and rest. An important part of southern Maryland is the Patuxent […]
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APRIL 16, 2013 BY CARGUY
Southern Maryland Employment
Southern Maryland is a lovely place to visit as well as live. A large part of the southern Maryland population is either military or tourists that have decided to never leave. If you are seeking southern Maryland employment then you should know that the military job opportunities alone drive quality individuals to reside here. The […]
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APRIL 9, 2013 BY CARGUY
Southern Maryland – Move to St. Mary’s County
Southern Maryland is a place that is great for raising families, vacationing and eating. St. Mary’s County is one of the most popular locations of Southern Maryland due to economic growth. St. Mary’s County sits on the banks of prestigious St. Mary’s river. The economy of the area is now largely governed by the heavy […]
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APRIL 3, 2013 BY CARGUY
Hollywood Maryland
Hollywood, Maryland, is a region of land that is not governed by its own local municipal corporation, therefore it is considered an unincorporated community. This small rural community offers extensive farms and historical tourist attractions. Hollywood, Md., currently hosts some of Southern Maryland’s best industrial parks and there is a conference center3 attached to the […]
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APRIL 2, 2013 BY CARGUY
St. Mary’s County
Southern Maryland is home to Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s Counties. This area offers thousand miles of shoreline along the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent River. St. Mary’s County alone offers premium water front properties that attract many tourists and job seekers. St. Mary’s County St. Mary’s County was the first county established in Maryland […]
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MARCH 26, 2013 BY CARGUY
Naval Air Station – Moving to Pax River For Work
The Naval Air Station in Southern Maryland is on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of Patuxent River. It serves as a center for test and evaluation and systems acquisition relating to naval aviation. The military’s economic impact is so powerful that people are attracted to the southern Maryland area in the beginning looking for jobs. The […]
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MARCH 26, 2013 BY CARGUY
Naval Air Station – Moving to Pax River For Work
The Naval Air Station in Southern Maryland is on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of Patuxent River. It serves as a center for test and evaluation and systems acquisition relating to naval aviation. The military’s economic impact is so powerful that people are attracted to the southern Maryland area in the beginning looking for jobs. The […]
Filed Under: Vehicle Maintenance Tagged With: Agape Auto Service, Moving to Pax River Maryland,moving to southern maryland, Naval Air Station, pax river, southern maryland
MARCH 22, 2013 BY CARGUY
Moving to Southern Maryland – Car Maintenance 101
Moving to Southern Maryland is exciting and should be an enjoyable trip unless you experience a breakdown along the way. The best way to prevent a breakdown is to make sure you perform consistent car maintenance. It’s also a good idea to get your car checked out before and/or after a long trip. Routine quality car maintenance […]
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MARCH 15, 2013 BY CARGUY
Moving to Southern Maryland
Maryland offers a rich diversity of people, opportunities and attractions that tend to entice tourists. The southern Maryland atmosphere is so exhilarating that most tourists never leave. The historical landmarks, beautiful landscapes, bountiful job opportunities and excellent public schools and colleges are only a few reasons the state of Maryland is so celebrated. When moving to […]
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DECEMBER 5, 2012 BY CARGUY
Why you should flush out your power steering fluid?
Why you should flush out your power steering fluid? Most people, at one time or another, have encountered a power steering problem with a power steering pump, hoses, gear box or rack & pinion. Failures could be anything from noise, leaks or stiffness when first starting the car. Power steering fluid is designed for power steering […]
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MARCH 22, 2012 BY CARGUY
Automotive Air Conditioning Service
Automotive Air Conditioning Service Your air conditioning should be checked for proper operation and Freon charge at least once a year. Freon is very hard to contain in an automotive system. The reason is your air conditioning compressor operates at all different speeds due to engine RPM. The rest of the system is comprised of […]
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MAY 12, 2011 BY CARGUY
Why you should flush your transmission fluid?
Why you should flush your transmission fluid? Nearly nine out of ten transmission failures are due to overheating and fluid contamination, according to the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association. Just like the oil in your cars engine, automatic transmission fluid (ATF) suffers from heat, friction and electrochemical degradation. Once this process starts, your transmission’s vital parts begin […]
Filed Under: Transmission, Vehicle Maintenance Tagged With: Agape Auto Service, ASE Certified Technicians, automatic transmission, CarGuy, transmission fluid flush
MAY 12, 2011 BY CARGUY
Why “Preventative Maintenance?”
Why “Preventative Maintenance?” Manufacturers know that a properly maintained vehicle will be more dependable, safer, last longer and increase your satisfaction with their product. Car makers and owners also have a responsibility to make sure emission controls receive regular service and are functioning properly. Regular maintenance helps accomplish these goals be keeping your engine running […]
Filed Under: Fuel Economy, Vehicle Maintenance Tagged With: Agape Auto Service, Better Fuel Economy, CarGuy, Manufacturer Maintenance Schedule, Preventative Maintenance
MAY 12, 2011 BY CARGUY
Why You Should Service Your Brake Fluid?
Why You Should Service Your Brake Fluid? Your Brake Fluid Requires Regular Service Because It Becomes Contaminated By Moisture. How does moisture get into your break fluid? Brake fluid is hygroscopic which means that it magnetically attracts and absorbs moisture from the atmosphere, usually through the master cylinder reservoir and permeable break hoses. Moisture contamination lowers the […]
Filed Under: Brake Service, Vehicle Maintenance Tagged With: ASE Certified Technicians, Brake Fluid,Brake Fluid Service, Brake Service, CarGuy
MAY 11, 2011 BY CARGUY
Complete Computerized Engine Analysis Saves Fuel
Complete Computerized Engine Analysis Why a complete computerized engine analysis is worth every penny! In 1970, the average car had only $25.00 worth of electronics. By 1981 the average car electronics had risen to over $1,000.00 per car and by 1996 to over $3,500.00 per car and still rising. Today’s vehicles computers operate everything from air […]
Filed Under: Engine Performance, Fuel Economy, Vehicle Maintenance Tagged With: Engine performance, Fuel Economy
