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Don't Store These in a Cold Vehicle (Items to Avoid Storing in a Freezing Vehicle)

The other day, a man walked into a restaurant carrying a can of paint. He had just bought the latex paint at the local home improvement store, and he was stopping for lunch. "Latex paint is water-bas...
Published on: Sep 06, 2026

Prevent Costly Repairs

You’ve probably seen auto parts delivery trucks in CHELSEA making their rounds. Every part has a story behind it. Unfortunately, some of the stories are tales of repairs that could have been pre...
Published on: Aug 02, 2026

Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)

When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible.  It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Mar 29, 2026

Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away.  Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Jul 13, 2025

Deciphering the Menu Board: A to Z

You may not be familiar with all of the items on your CHELSEA auto service center's menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board ...
Published on: Mar 30, 2025

MAF Sensor

Air and fuel are mixed together to be burned in your engine. You request how much of each you need by how hard you press on the accelerator, by going up or down a hill or by how much you are carrying ...
Published on: Jan 19, 2025

Distracted Driving

When asked, most people think they are good at multi-tasking.  Scientific studies, however, reveal that only around 2% of the population can truly demonstrate the capacity to effectively multi-ta...
Published on: Nov 03, 2024

Do You Know About Disc Brakes

Racing legend Richard Petty once said, "If you've got good brakes you can stay out of a lot of trouble." If you're hearing unusual sounds when you brake or if your brake pedal is feeling squishy or to...
Published on: Jan 02, 2024