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**🔧 Tech Tip Tuesday 🔧**

This week we found a front differential leaking gear oil directly onto the exhaust pipe.

A differential is responsible for transferring power to the wheels while allowing them to rotate at different speeds during turns. It relies on thick gear oil to protect the gears and bearings inside. When a seal begins to leak, that oil level can drop over time, increasing wear and potentially leading to expensive internal damage.

When gear oil lands on a hot exhaust pipe, you may notice a burning oil smell or even see smoke after driving. While the leak itself may start small, it is important to have it inspected before the differential runs low on lubricant.

If you notice spots under your vehicle, a strong burning odor, or any unusual noises from the drivetrain, it is a good idea to have it checked before a minor leak becomes a major repair.

Need an inspection? Schedule your appointment anytime at winnerautocenter.com, give us a call at 321-632-3175, or book directly through Google. We are always happy to help keep your vehicle running its best! 🚗🔧

🔧 Tech Tip Tuesday 🔧

This is what happens when too much silicone is used to seal an oil pan.

The picture shows an oil pump trainer with pieces of silicone that have broken loose and made their way into the oiling system. When silicone is applied too heavily, excess material can squeeze out on the inside of the oil pan. Once it breaks loose, those pieces can get pulled toward the oil pump pickup screen.

That can restrict oil flow to the pump and potentially lead to low oil pressure and serious engine damage. Even small pieces can cause problems if enough of them collect on the pickup screen.

The right gasket, the right sealant, and the right amount of sealant matter. More silicone does not mean a better seal.

If your vehicle needs an oil pan gasket or has an oil leak, let us take a look before a small leak turns into a much bigger problem.

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🔧 Tech Tip Tuesday 🔧

This fuel injector connector may not look like a major problem at first glance, but damaged wiring like this can cause all sorts of driveability issues. The insulation has broken away, leaving the copper wire exposed and most of the strands broken.

Fuel injectors rely on a solid electrical connection to open and close thousands of times every minute. When the wiring is damaged, electrical resistance increases and the injector may receive an inconsistent signal. That can lead to engine misfires, rough idle, hesitation, poor fuel economy, or even an intermittent check engine light that is difficult to diagnose.

If your vehicle is running rough or the check engine light has come on, let our team diagnose the problem before it turns into a bigger repair.

Schedule your appointment at winnerautocenter.com, call us at 321-632-3175, or book directly through Google. 🚗🔧

Big Don's BBQ is here at Winner Auto Center tomorrow!

Drop your Brevard Schools Foundation donations off at Winner Auto Center for a chance to win a free oil change!

Winner Auto Center is excited to collaborate with the Brevard Schools Foundation's Supply Zone for Teachers to collect school supplies for children in our community! Bring your donations to our shop in Cocoa by August 6th to be entered into a chance drawing for an opportunity to win a free oil change! 🖍️📓🎒📘✏️

Winner Auto Center will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day. Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸 🦅

** Tech Tip Tuesday **

Think your engine is getting clean air? This air filter tells a different story.

Notice how one small section of the filter is still bright white while the rest is dark brown. That clean area sits behind part of the air box and is blocked when the housing is sealed. Everything else has been doing all the work, trapping dirt, dust, pollen, and even leaves over thousands of miles.

As an air filter loads up with debris, it becomes more restrictive. That can reduce airflow into the engine, which may affect performance, fuel economy, and throttle response. In severe cases, debris can even make its way into the air box and cause additional problems.

Checking your air filter is a quick part of routine maintenance that is easy to overlook but can make a real difference.

If it has been a while since your last inspection, stop by Winner Auto Center. We will check your air filter and the rest of your vehicle during your visit.

Schedule your appointment at winnerautocenter.com, call 321-632-3175, or book directly through Google.

There's still time to bring your donations in to support the Brevard Schools Foundation and get a chance to win a free oil change at Winner Auto Center!

Winner Auto Center is excited to collaborate with the Brevard Schools Foundation's Supply Zone for Teachers to collect school supplies for children in our community! Bring your donations to our shop in Cocoa by August 6th to be entered into a chance drawing for an opportunity to win a free oil change! 🖍️📓🎒📘✏️