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Everything You Need to Know About Brake Service

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:05:31 GMT

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The Ultimate Guide to Auto Repairs: Tips and Insights from Crown Car Care

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 09:05:58 GMT

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Keep Your Fleet Running Smoothly with Expert Diesel Maintenance

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 09:08:21 GMT

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Unlocking Peak Engine Performance: Essential Tips from Crown Car Care

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 21:38:25 GMT

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The Ultimate Guide to Oil & Lube: What Every Driver Needs to Know

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 09:22:05 GMT

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Everything You Need to Know About Suspension and Alignment from Crown Car Care

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 09:06:29 GMT

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Mastering Your Vehicle's Climate Control: A Guide to AC & Heat Maintenance

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 09:05:05 GMT

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Mastering Brake Service for a Safer Drive: Insights from Crown Car Care

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:06:24 GMT

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Everything You Need to Know About Auto Repairs

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 09:06:29 GMT

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Recognizing Flood Damage

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:41:37 GMT

Unless you are confident in your abilities as an automotive mechanic, there is really only one rule when purchasing a flood-damaged vehicle: don’t do it. Unfortunately, sometimes sellers aren’t particularly straight-forward with their used cars. Many will try to hide the fact that it’s been damaged by floodwaters at all or try to convince potential buyers that the car is in fact fine. “It has gone months with no issues” or “technically it is flood-damaged but” are two red flags, and while it isn’t impossible for a flood car to be fine, it’s altogether a good idea to stay away.

The problem with a flood vehicle is that often, extremely tricky and expensive issues don’t arise for months or even years after a car is purchased, especially with modern vehicles. Any vehicle made in the past 30 years will have sensitive and complicated electronics onboard. Frequently, a car exposed to flood water will not begin to show damage to electrical components for quite some time, as it takes a while for condensation inside electrical boxes and computers, and rusting wires and connections, to begin wreaking havoc. Mechanical failures often occur long after a car has been rescued from a flood as well. Water will leak into automatic transmissions that have been exposed to flooding, and even after it has been thoroughly flushed, trace amounts can destroy a transmission from the inside with nearly no warning. Transmissions are centered low, so even relatively shallow water can find its way inside. This same applies to engines as well; though they are a bit less sensitive, water in your oil will destroy an engine’s internal moving parts. There are various warning signs and ways to spot a flood car. First, check the title; many states require that flood damage be denoted on the vehicle’s title. Sometimes the title will just say “rebuilt,” which doesn’t necessarily mean flood damage, but could potentially.

There are however plenty of vehicles out there with a clean title and a soiled past, so use caution either way. Carefully check electronics to ensure they work properly, moisture will often make vehicle electronics behave erratically. Check for water lines on the outside and inside of a car - discoloration or watermarks, similar to those you would see in a bucket from which water has evaporated, are clear indicators of flood exposure. Dampness, moldy or musky smells, and excessive and consistent dirt across surfaces also indicate flood damage. Unfortunately, most of these things can be cleaned or covered up by a seller and may not be obvious. Just because the vehicle is being sold by a dealer doesn’t mean you should trust it either, as a dealer you don’t know could be really talented at covering up flood damage, and a dealer you trust may not know the vehicle’s complete history. If you are suspicious of a vehicle and think it may have been exposed to flood water, have it thoroughly inspected. If you are buying in an area that floods frequently or has flooded recently, have the vehicle inspected. Attractive deals tend to appear after a flood, so beware of any deals you come across that seem too good to be true. Most vehicles of this nature end up in auctions and shipped across the US, so even if you are hundreds of miles away from a flood, it is a good idea to stay cautious.

The only way to be sure a car hasn’t sustained flood damage is to inspect it carefully on a hydraulic lift, where someone who knows what to watch for can get underneath the car and take a look. If you have any concerns, or you just want peace of mind, bring your potential buy to Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL and let us check it out. A trained eye and a vehicle lift go a long way when inspecting a vehicle for flood damage, and our professional mechanics are equipped with both.

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Thank you for visiting Crown Car Care in Palm City and Stuart, FL. Count on our automotive repair technicians to keep your car, truck, suv, or van on the roads longer and safer.

Schedule your appointment today (772) 781-8000 (PALM CITY) | (772) 283-4707 (STUART).

Why It's Important To Change Your Oil

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:41:36 GMT

At Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, we understand all too well the importance of changing your oil regularly. Three to five thousand miles sounds like a lot, but it doesn’t really take that long to rack them up. The busier you are, the more you probably drive, and the more likely you are to forget it’s time to change your oil. Here are some reasons to pay attention to your oil changes, and help you better understand why oil changes are so important.

Oil essentially does two things for your engine; clean and lubricate it. You are probably aware that oil is necessary to lubricate moving parts and prevent your engine from wearing out prematurely. What you may not have considered is the cleansing aspect of engine oil. Oil is engineered in such a way that as it moves around your engine, it is constantly removing carbon buildup and debris. The reason oil turns black is that it essentially soaks up the buildup that it removes. Once the oil is saturated with this debris, it becomes harmful if it stays in the engine, becoming sludgy and depositing debris where it can do damage.

When the oil is changed on time, the oil which has become saturated with the dirt and debris it has removed is flushed out of the engine, and the process starts over again with the new oil. If the oil is not removed on time, it begins to make things worse; if left long enough, it will block small oil veins and clog your oil pump and filter, which means critical moving parts are starved of oil. When oil starvation occurs, engine failure is imminent. Sludge can also build up in the valve train, or anywhere oil goes, causing damage, poor running conditions, and inefficiency. It is far easier to change the oil and keep an engine from getting dirty than it is to clean up a dirty engine, so it’s really worth the effort to keep clean oil in your vehicle.

Any amount of debris, such as metal shavings from wear and tear on your engine, can also have a devastating effect on moving parts. Metal in your oil scars bearings and journals, making them ineffective and allowing moving parts to touch one another, rather than riding on the thin layer of oil like they’re supposed to. If the engine can’t lubricate correctly, it will fail sooner rather than later. The oil that is left in an engine too long also begins to deteriorate, becoming less effective as it breaks down. Deteriorated oil doesn’t lubricate properly, and will allow moving parts to wear abnormally fast. A vehicle will typically last well beyond a missed oil change, but the risk gets higher and higher the longer dirty oil is used, and the damage it causes is virtually irreversible.

Proper oil maintenance is the key factor between an engine that lasts for 300,000 miles, and one which gives out at 80,000. If you are lucky enough to have an oil-related breakdown that doesn’t cost you an entire engine, you are still looking at an expensive, invasive, and time-consuming repair. When you recognize all the negative effects and hazards of skipping oil changes, it becomes apparent that this simple maintenance procedure is also the most important. Take it from our technicians, who have witnessed firsthand the effects of neglected oil maintenance; don’t skip oil changes.

If you’re closing in on your next oil change, your maintenance required light is already on, or you purchased a used car and aren’t sure if the previous owner maintained it well enough, our technicians at Crown Car Care will be more than happy to provide you a fresh oil change, or walk you through some procedures for getting rid of sludge and buildup in your engine. Call or visit us anytime.

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Thank you for visiting Crown Car Care in Palm City and Stuard, FL. Count on our automotive repair technicians to keep your car, truck, suv, or van on the roads longer and safer.

Schedule your appointment today (772) 781-8000 (PALM CITY) | (772) 283-4707 (STUART).

How Does A Turbocharger Work?

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:41:34 GMT

Every year, more and more trucks come equipped with turbochargers. What was once a novelty or a performance option has become increasingly common as stock equipment. What are they for, and how do they work? Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL is here to help.

Turbochargers allow for better performance. They essentially push more air into the car’s engine than the engine would be able to consume otherwise, resulting in more power. Originally, they were designed to accommodate high altitude flight in airplanes, allowing them to run efficiently where the atmosphere is thinner. They’ve been around since at least World War II and haven’t changed much in principle.

Why are they now becoming more popular? The automotive industry is currently experiencing a boom in two areas that seemingly contradict each other - fuel economy and horsepower. Turbos allow smaller displacement engines to crank out power comparable to or exceeding that of much larger engines, by forcing more air at higher compression ratios into the cylinders. Essentially, they allow for a lot of power to be made with much less fuel being consumed.

Turbos are also becoming more common as a solution to rising emissions standards. Turbos allow high horsepower, with much lower emissions than their naturally aspirated, large displacement counterparts. If you want fuel economy, power, and low emissions for your SUV all at once, a turbo goes a long way toward achieving that goal. Since turbochargers are becoming increasingly popular, the need for any repairs is increasing too. If you have any issues with your turbocharger, come into Crown Car Care in Palm City & Stuart, FL so we can help!

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Thank you for visiting Crown Car Care in Palm City and Stuard, FL. Count on our automotive repair technicians to keep your car, truck, suv, or van on the roads longer and safer.

Schedule your appointment today (772) 781-8000 (PALM CITY) | (772) 283-4707 (STUART).