St Marys and Kingsland Auto Repair

While Volvo began phasing out their diesel engines several years ago, Volvos are well-known for being reliable, long-lived cars, so there are quite a few diesel Volvos still on the road today. With that in mind, it makes sense that someone might accidentally put the wrong fuel in their car. Whether they’re used to driving a gasoline-powered vehicle and the diesel Volvo isn’t their usual car, or they just happen to pull up to the wrong pump, there’s no denying the instant sense of dread as soon as you realize what you’ve done. If you happened to put the wrong fuel in your Volvo, what might you expect to happen? What’s the Difference? There are two main differences in how diesel and gasoline vehicles operate and use their fuel that will determine the symptoms your car experiences. First, diesel engines do n ... read more

Unlike other faulty components with several indicators, an illuminated airbag light on the dashboard is the only warning a driver gets for a defective airbag system. You don't want to be without the airbags during a collision. Although KIA's airbags have a long lifespan and can last more than 10 years (as your vehicle is not involved in a crash) some factors could still cause the airbag's failure. Causes of an Illuminated Airbag Light First, let's look at how an airbag works: The crash sensor sends a signal to an ignitor during a collision, which activates the airbags to cushion the vehicle occupants. The collision sensor is triggered based on the severity of the collision. After the airbag has been inflated, the airbag warning light pops up on the dashboard to alert the driver to have t ... read more