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ASE Certification

ASE is the abbreviation for Automotive Service Excellence. ASE is basically an official license to be a mechanic.

In order to receive the ASE you must complete a series of training, obtain 2 years of experience in auto repairs, pass the specialty exam. You can pick among three types of specialties for ASE certification (breaks, heating and cooling, or suspension). You must retake (and pass) the tests every five years in order to keep a current certificate.

ASE seals should be posted outside of service stations. Sometimes customers look for the blue and white ASE seal because it ensures them…

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Simple Steps For Testing A Car Battery

Any auto parts store can test your car's battery. If you want to test the battery yourself, you'll need a multimeter. Here are the two main tests for testing the battery with a multimeter:

Voltage Test

To test the battery voltage, set your multimeter to measure in volts. With the engine off, touch the negative and positive test leads to each coinciding battery terminal. A good battery will measure ~12.6 volts with the engine off and ~14 volts with the engine running.

If the measurement reads to under 10 volts, then you'll need to test the…

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Problems with Your Vehicle's Fuel System

Your vehicles fuel system consists of much more than just the fuel that makes it run. Several parts make up the fuel system, including the fuel pump, fuel tank, fuel filter and carburetor or fuel injectors. Each of these components are important to make your vehicle run efficiently. If one of these parts fails to work, the vehicle will no longer run. Come to Piazza Honda of Pottstown for fuel system parts or to have any of your automotive questions answered. Here are three of the most common fuel system problems.

  • Dirty Fuel Filter - The filters job is to remove…
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Routine Tire Rotations: Maximum Longevity, Safety and Value

Why Rotate?

Routine tire rotations are vital to ensuring a vehicle’s tires are wearing evenly. Improperly worn tires not only lose tread at an accelerated rate, they also become unbalanced, resulting in a rougher, noisier ride, as well as presenting a potential safety hazard. Most major tire manufactures’ warranties are contingent on tires being rotated on schedule. It is recommended that Limerick motorists rotate their tires every 5,000-miles, more or less with every oil change and tune-up service.

Benefits

Properly rotated and...
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Correctly Use a Roof Rack For Enhanced Driving Experience

At our dealership in Limerick, we are here to help you be well informed about the function of your vehicle accessories especially when it comes to something as important and a roof rack system. Wondering how you can make a roof rack system work in your favor? Here are a few key pieces of advice so that you can move down the road safely, and bring along what you need with you effectively.
  • Read Directions
  • Follow Speed Regulations
  • Torque Rack Down Properly
  • Remove Your Rack When Not In Use
Doing all of these things will ensure that you
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Checking Your Tire Air Pressure is Quick and Easy

For most drivers in Limerick, the only time tire air pressure becomes an issue is when their tire begins to go flat. However, it's vitally important to your safety on the road. And checking the tire air pressure is not only easy to do, but you can also do it at a very convenient time.

First, determine the accurate tire air pressure for your specific vehicle. You can do that by checking the inside of the door jamb of your vehicle or the owner’s manual. After that, when you fill up at the gas pump, randomly check the…
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If You Don't Know the Differences Between a Compact Spare Tire and Full-Size Spare, Read on to Find Out

A lot of vehicle owners completely forget that they own a spare tire in their vehicle. Just like with other areas of your vehicle, you need to check on this item every so often. If you find that the spare you currently have is worn out and dirty, then it might be time to replace your spare. If you're debating the difference between a compact spare and a full-sized version, let's talk more about each option.

A full-sized version of a spare is a great item to have on hand if you want to prevent heading directly to…
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Tailgating Essentials You'll Need For a Great Experience

Tailgating has become not only a popular pastime but also almost a household name as more and more people are choosing to join the fun. We want to help you make sure your pickup truck is in good condition and ready for the task at hand. Tailgating is about more than just driving your truck to a game and sitting on the tailgate to watch the game. It’s an experience that involves having the right supplies and essentials. Stop at Piazza Honda of Pottstown and allow us to help prepare you.

Here is an important supply list.
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• Toolbox with…
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Towing And Payload Capacity: What Is The Difference?

When you are out shopping for trucks at Piazza Honda of Pottstown, you will notice that the trucks list both a payload and a towing capacity. These are not the same thing. It is important that you understand the difference between the two so that you will not put too much of a strain on your truck.

The payload capacity of a truck refers to how much weight that you can safely put inside of the truck including the truck bed. The payload capacity lets you know how much cargo you can transport in the truck without causing damage to…
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How Do I Take Care Of My Tires?

Piazza Honda of Pottstown drivers know that in order to get the smoothest ride possible, they have to keep their tires in optimal condition. And a big part of this means keeping an eye on your tire pressure so that the right amount of air is always in them. You also must keep an eye on the amount of tire tread that you have.

If your tire tread becomes too low, your tires are getting worn and need to be replaced. To check your tire tread level, insert a penny into the tire groove. If you can see all of…
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