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Fuel economy isn't far from the minds of our St Augustine drivers and we hear these questions daily such as: Why can certain cars zip along at close to 40 mpg while others are lucky to get anywhere near 20? As it turns out, there are as many factors that go into how well your ride does at the pumps! Here are the 10 factors that have the greatest impact on fuel consumption that we would like to share with you. 

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While fuel pump issues are common, they often get misdiagnosed. What is your fuel pump, how do you know if yours is bad, and what should you do about it? At Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine, FL, we are going to make sure that you are an informed driver so you know what to look for and what you should do about it.

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“Valve body” is one of those nebulous car terms you hear all the time, but nobody seems to really know what it is. At Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine, FL, we know exactly what a valve body is, what it does, and are well equipped to address any issues your valve body may be experiencing.

At Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine, FL, we aren’t just in the business of fixing or maintaining your transmission. We’re here to help you make customizations and improvements as well.

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Automatic transmissions are, to many, a mysterious aspect of automotive mechanics. Torque converters, on the same hand, are a mystery shrouded within a mystery. Here’s a basic rundown of how torque converters work, and how to know if yours is failing, from Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine, FL.

drive belts

Your drive belts run everything - your AC, power steering, alternator, and water pump are all dependent on the belts that turn them. At Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine, FL, our goal is to keep your truck maintained, so you’re never stuck out on the road. Drive belts are a critical part of that goal.

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Your drive belts are simple but integral components to the function of your car, truck, or SUV. At Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine, FL, belts are one of the first things we assess when looking over a vehicle, as they alone are in charge of operating your AC, water pump, alternator, and power steering.

man turning wrench

At Sargeant Service Center in St Augustine, FL, transmission maintenance and repair is our specialty. Here’s some information on your transmission pump - what it does, and how to know if yours needs to be replaced.

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