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Customer Detective Work Helps Northern Legacy Auto Help You
One might say the most challenging part of being your friendly and knowledgeable Northern Legacy Auto in Wasilla is diagnosing a problem before it can be fixed. Cars are made up of a bunch of complex ...
Published on: Aug 30, 2026
Getting the Right Wheels and Tires in Wasilla
A lot of Wasilla want custom wheels. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes they just don't fit right: The tires rub in turns o...
Published on: Sep 21, 2025
Exhaust
We’ve all heard a car or truck that needs a new muffler. But there’s more to the exhaust system than just the muffler.
The exhaust system has three main functions:
To safel...
Published on: Sep 14, 2025
Fuel Injector Cleaning In
In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your vehicle engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time i...
Published on: Aug 03, 2025
Importance of Maintenance Schedules
Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of Wasilla life with recommended intervals: you have dental cleanings, physical exams, laundry, mowing the lawn and paying the bills.What would happen if you didn't ...
Published on: Jul 20, 2025
The “Man-Made” Engine Oil (Synthetic Oil Change)
If you own a newer vehicle, your vehicle’s manufacturer may require that it use synthetic oil instead of conventional oil. Synthetic oils are more stable, don’t break down as easily,...
Published on: Jul 06, 2025
Simple Answers: Serpentine Belt
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Question:My Northern Legacy Auto said I need a new serpentine belt but I don't see any cracks in it. Does it really need to be replaced?Northern Legacy Auto Answer:I appreciate yo...
Published on: May 04, 2025
Alternator
Question
My battery keeps going dead. I had it tested and it is fine - what could be the problem?
Answer
Well, your problem could be caused by several things. Let's start with a likely suspec...
Published on: Mar 23, 2025