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Coolant is vital to your engine. Without the right type, amount, and proper circulation of coolant, your engine won’t last long. How do you know when it’s time to check it or replace it? Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID has the answers.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the car, truck, or SUV still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

Good diesel technicians and shops that service diesel engines are hard to come by. At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, diesels are our specialty. There are many reasons to have diesel truck maintenance performed by diesel specialists - here are just a few.

Keeping your fuel system maintained will prevent premature parts failure and poor running conditions. Here are some important aspects of diesel fuel system maintenance, to keep your fleet running smoothly. While your system and components should typically be serviced by a professional technician, there are some things you can be conscious of that will go a long way toward keeping your engine in good shape.

At Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, we’ve seen and diagnosed every warning light in the book. Many people ignore their check engine light, and while it isn’t advised, often get away with it. Transmission warning lights are different, however. Here's what it means and what you should do when it comes on.

Auxiliary transmission coolers are one of many ways the aftermarket can improve the quality and durability of your vehicle. From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, here’s some information concerning auxiliary coolers, why you might need one, and what it can do for you.

Obviously, your brakes are essential. However, it’s easy to neglect or ignore brake issues, and even miss them altogether; as long as the truck still stops, many people don’t see the need to have their brakes serviced. From Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID, here are some common brake issues, and why you should fix them.

With the seasonal impacts and weather changes, a lot of wear can go into your wiper blades. Are your blades leaving behind streaks? Scraping noises when they rub against the windshield? Or the most obvious sign, is the blade fraying and cracking? It’s time to ask yourself; do I need new wiper blades? Cowden's Automotive & Exhaust in Buhl, ID is here to help.