Japanese Automotive Service
4011 Wayne St, Hilliard, OH 43026 614.534.0370

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Differential Essential (Differential Fluid Exchange)

What's the dif? To an automotive technician, it's the differential, a part of your vehicle that helps direct power from the engine to the wheels.  The differential is a gearbox that enables the d...
Published on: Aug 04, 2024

Command Performance (Engine Air Filter)

The internal combustion engine in your vehicle counts on two things that mix together to be burned in the engine for power: fuel and air.  Both are important, of course.  If you run out of f...
Published on: Jul 14, 2024

Flat Tire? Three’s the Charm (Tire Repair)

For most drivers, at some point you’re going to have a flat tire. Depending on how it was damaged, it may have to be replaced.  But sometimes, a repair will do the trick, as long as the pun...
Published on: Jul 07, 2024

Clean Machine (Fuel and Air Induction Cleaning)

As your vehicle ages, its performance isn’t quite what it used to be, but many of us never notice the change because it’s gradual.  So here are a few questions to ask yourself.  ...
Published on: Jun 23, 2024

Feeling Powerless (Why Is My Battery Light On?)

When one of your vehicle’s warning lights comes on, the first thing that comes to mind is, “Oh, no, what’s wrong now?” When it’s the battery light, it means there’s...
Published on: Feb 19, 2024

Used Car Inspection at Japanese Automotive Service in Hilliard

It's natural for Hilliard drivers to be a little anxious when they buy a used car in the Hilliard area; you worry that it has something wrong with it or that it hasn't been well maintained. If it's po...
Published on: Jun 12, 2023

How to Save Gas in Hilliard

{{ image('NDI0') }} High OH gas prices have hit most of our budgets here in Hilliard. If increased fuel costs are consuming a bigger portion of your budget, you may be tempted to skimp in some other ...
Published on: Feb 04, 2023

Importance of Maintenance Schedules

Your vehicle isn't the only aspect of Hilliard 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: Nov 27, 2022