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A Bright Spark (Ignition Coil Replacement)
Ever wonder how your vehicle’s engine is able to take the 12-volts from its battery and ramp that up to as high as the tens of thousands of volts it takes to fire its spark plugs? The secret is ...
Published on: Mar 01, 2026
No Yolk! Rotten Egg Smell (Sulfur Smell Causes)
The pungent smell of rotten eggs can send people running for the hills. So when that odor is inside your vehicle, yikes! Yolks! The good news is that a trained service technician can...
Published on: Jan 04, 2026
What’s That Yellow Squiggly Line Anyway? (What Warning Lights Mean)
You may have noticed when you start your vehicle, you’ll see several symbols light up on the dash. They’re different colors and shapes, and sometimes it’s hard to figure out wh...
Published on: Dec 21, 2025
A Real "Pane" (Window Maintenance and Repair)
It's pretty frustrating when your driver's window won't work. You can't get your food at the drive-thru without opening the door, have a tough time using the ATM from your vehicle, can't have th...
Published on: Nov 23, 2025
Weather Station on Wheels (Vehicle Sensor Maintenance)
You probably never thought about it, but your vehicle is like a rolling weather station. It can check the outside temperature, let you know when the roads are slippery and help you deal with rai...
Published on: Oct 12, 2025
Make your Service Visit at Tom's Bulldog Automotive Inc. a Good One
Most people don't love going to get their vehicle serviced, but it's one of those things you just have to do. So you might as well get the most of out of it. There are some steps you can take that wil...
Published on: Sep 07, 2025
Why You Have an O2 Sensor (Oxygen Sensor)
If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you...
Published on: Jul 27, 2025
Low Power Mystery (Ignition Coil Service)
It's no fun when your vehicle just doesn't run the way it used to. You may notice (especially in cold weather) the engine won't start easily or when it does start, it doesn't run smoothly....
Published on: Jul 13, 2025