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01/28/2026

12/31/2025

07/03/2025

Wishing you a joyful and safe 4th of July

06/17/2025

A lady went to an auto-parts store and asked for a seven-ten cap. All the clerks looked at each other, and one said, “What’s a seven-ten cap?”
She said, “You know, it’s right on the engine. Mine got lost somehow and I need a new one.”
“What kind of a car is it on?” the clerk asked.
“My 2000 Toyota,” she replied.
“Well, how big is it?”
She made a circle with her hands about three-and-a-half inches in diameter.
The clerk asked, “What does it do?”
“I don’t know, but it’s always been there.”
At this point, the manager came over. He handed her a notepad and asked her if she could draw a picture of it. The customer carefully drew a circle about three-and-a-half inches in diameter. In the center she writes, “710.”
The manager, looking at the drawing upside down, walked to a shelf and grabbed an OIL cap. 😂

05/22/2025

Sumrall graduates, you have earned this momentous occasion. This is the dawn of an extraordinary new chapter. Congratulations! 🎉

05/13/2025

The Top 10 Engine Sensors Every Car Owner Should Know

Engine sensors are electronic devices that gather data about various aspects of an engine's operation. They provide critical information to the engine control unit (ECU), which then adjusts the engine's performance parameters accordingly.

Here are 10 of the most useful sensors in a car and their functions:
1. Mass Airflow Sensor (MAF): Measures the amount of air entering the engine to calculate the appropriate fuel injection.
- Effects of a Faulty Sensor: Poor fuel efficiency, rough idling, loss of power.
- DTC Codes: P0100-P0104, P1100-P1106.

2. Oxygen Sensor (O2): Monitors the oxygen levels in the exhaust gases, enabling the ECU to adjust the fuel injection for efficient combustion and reduced emissions.

3. Throttle Position Sensor (TPS): Tracks the position of the throttle valve, allowing the ECU to regulate engine power and acceleration.

4. Crankshaft Position Sensor (CKP): Detects the position and speed of the crankshaft, crucial for ignition timing and fuel injection synchronization.

5. Camshaft Position Sensor (CMP): Monitors the position and speed of the camshaft, aiding in precise timing of the engine's valves.

6. Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor (ECT): Measures the coolant temperature, helping the ECU manage fuel delivery and prevent overheating.

7. Knock Sensor: Detects engine knock or pinging caused by detonation, allowing the ECU to adjust ignition timing to prevent engine damage.

8.Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor (MAP): Measures intake manifold pressure, aiding in optimizing air-fuel mixture and turbocharger control.

9. Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT): Monitors the temperature of incoming air, assisting the ECU in adjusting the air-fuel ratio for varying conditions.

10. Oil Pressure Sensor: Monitors engine oil pressure, providing warnings if pressure drops too low to protect the engine from damage.

01/22/2025

Car warning lights ⚠️🚙

01/08/2025

Deciphering the Speed Rating on Your Tires: A guide to understanding the maximum safe speed your tires can handle, as indicated by the speed symbol on the sidewall.

12/21/2024

We will be closed Monday through Wednesday in observance of the Christmas holiday and will reopen on Thursday, 12/26/2024. We wish everyone a safe and Merry Christmas.

11/26/2024

In observance of Thanksgiving 🦃, we will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 28th, and will reopen for business on Friday.