Jim Phibbs Auto Service
215 Agnes Rd, Knoxville, TN 37919 8655883678

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Don't Blow a Gasket! (Valve Cover Gasket Replacement)

When you head out to your vehicle after it's been parked and notice oil leaking underneath it, that's something to have looked at right away.  Oil leaks mean your oil level is probably low, and r...
Published on: Dec 15, 2024

Getting Off to a Running Start (Starter Replacement)

When you start your vehicle’s engine, there’s another motor that makes that whole process possible.  It’s called the starter, and it’s a small electric motor that gets you...
Published on: Jul 21, 2024

Slippery as Ice (Driving on Wet Leaves)

We all know driving on slippery ice can be dangerous.  What you might not know is that wet leaves can be just as slick. If you live in an area that has trees that drop their leaves, or if you're ...
Published on: Oct 02, 2023

The Foggiest Idea (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)

In cold weather, you may notice your windows fogging up. Then you can't see where you're going, and suddenly you and those around you are in danger. So, what causes your windows to fog up in cold weat...
Published on: May 20, 2023

Steamed Up (Vapor Coming Out of Vents)

Sometimes you may notice a little steam or vapor coming out of your vehicle's vents when running the air conditioning or heater.  Is this something about which you need to worry? The answer is i...
Published on: May 05, 2023

Auto Repair Ethics in Knoxville

We’re going to be talking about the ethics of automotive repair.  Unfortunately, every profession has some bad actors that hurt the reputation of everyone else.  In the automotive worl...
Published on: Dec 30, 2022

Tips on TPS (The Throttle Position Sensor)

When you step on the accelerator, you expect your vehicle to speed up, not slow down.  But, what if it doesn’t?  That can be a big problem. The answer may be a problem with the sensor...
Published on: Dec 13, 2022

The 20.9 Percent Factor (Oxygen Sensor)

Do you know what gas makes up 20.9% of the air we breathe? It's oxygen.   Oxygen is an important part of the combustion process that enables your engine to make power.  The amount of ox...
Published on: Nov 08, 2022