A leaky exhaust can occur because of a number of different reasons. You may have run over some debris in the road that caused a problem or the issue may have come from just general wear and tear associated with daily driving. Regardless of the reason, there are a number of signs that there is an issue with your exhaust. These can include:

• Increased sound coming from your vehicle. It may sound louder while you are driving or the sound coming from your engine might just sound different in general.
• You may notice some damage on your exhaust pipe such as rust or chipping. This can indicate a bigger problem with your whole exhaust system.
• Condensation dripping from your exhaust pipe or from underneath your vehicle.
• Acceleration may cause some louder sounds or even smoke coming from your exhaust or from under your vehicle.

If your vehicle is experiencing any of the above mentioned problems, give us a call at 509-837-5501 or schedule your maintenance appointment online.

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You are ready for vacation with the family. What should you take into consideration when hauling the family’s boat or trailer, though? Here are two important rules for towing.

1. Avoid sharp turns when towing

You have more weight attached, which means that your vehicle’s suspension is a bit compromised. You should not try to take sharp turns while hauling a trailer or boat.

2. Turn your truck in the opposite direction when backing up when there is an extra load attached

Trailers are only attached to your truck via hitch. It is necessary, then, for you to pay attention to the direction that your additional carrier turns to ensure safety on the road. As a rule of thumb, a trailer will typically go in the direction you desire when you turn the vehicle’s wheel in the opposite direction. You would steer your truck to the left, for instance, if you want your extra load to go to the right when backing up.

Want to learn more about hauling? Stop by our car repair and maintenance destination in Sunnyside for a more in-depth session about towing!

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