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Radiator Fans

If you’re old enough, you’ve heard the term “fan belt”. Back in the day the radiator fan in your vehicle was turned by a belt driven by the engine. There are still belt driven ...
Published on: Feb 08, 2026

Smart Car Care in Collegeville: Debunking The Maintenance Free Myth

Myths start with a grain of evidence and are then built up with a lot of imagination and very elastic logic.  And the internet is a breeding ground for automotive myths.  Some bloggers recal...
Published on: Nov 02, 2025

Simple Answers from Don DeWane's Garage for Collegeville: High Mileage Vehicles

Question What do I need to do for my high mileage vehicle? Answer This question gets asked a lot more these days.  The median age for vehicles on the road is now over 11 years.  Regardles...
Published on: Oct 05, 2025

Shocks and Struts

Let’s talk shocks and struts.  Shock absorbers and struts last a long time and wear out pretty slowly.  They’re easy to take for granted, but your shocks and struts do a very imp...
Published on: Sep 21, 2025

Don DeWane's Garage Technician Training

Your car’s so important to your life: when it breaks down, you need it back on the road as soon as possible – with the problem fixed right the first time.  If you’ve ever check...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025

Timing Chain

All engines have either a timing belt or a timing chain to synchronize the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves.  This keeps the engine running smoothly and efficiently.  If ...
Published on: May 11, 2025

The Light Many Drivers Fear (Check Engine Light)

Ask just about any driver about one thing they fear seeing inside their vehicle and they'll say it's the Check Engine light coming on. You know, that little light on your instrument panel that is in t...
Published on: May 04, 2025

Exhaust

We've all heard a car or truck in our Collegeville neighborhoods that needs a new muffler. But there's more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.{{ image('https://s3.amazonaws.com/www.autonettv...
Published on: Apr 06, 2025