Petty Motorworks LLC

462 ROUTE 9 WARETOWN, NJ 08758 | 609.339.2939

General / Misc

Steamed Up (Vapor Coming Out of Vents)

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: Sep 27, 2026
Cold Facts about Heaters

Cold Facts about Heaters

Brrrr.  It's cold outside.  And if your vehicle's heater isn't working, then it's cold inside too.  No fun – and potentially dangerous: heat is needed to defrost your windshield.&...
Published on: Dec 21, 2025
The Foggiest Idea (Fogged Windows in Cold Weather)

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: Jun 29, 2025
Prevent Costly Repairs

Prevent Costly Repairs

You’ve probably seen auto parts delivery trucks in WARETOWN making their rounds. Every part has a story behind it. Unfortunately, some of the stories are tales of repairs that could have been pr...
Published on: Mar 30, 2025
Finding Vehicle Recall Information in WARETOWN

Finding Vehicle Recall Information in WARETOWN

No matter how well they’re made, vehicles will have design or manufacturing problems.  And when the government thinks a problem is really serious, they require the manufacturer to issue a r...
Published on: Feb 23, 2025
The 20.9 Percent Factor (Oxygen Sensor)

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: Jul 28, 2024
Tips on TPS (The Throttle Position Sensor)

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: Apr 11, 2024
The Smell of Danger (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

The Smell of Danger (What Causes Gasoline Odors)

A driver recently noticed that her garage had begun to smell like gasoline after she parked her vehicle inside. Her Check Engine light had also just come on. This was something she'd never experienced...
Published on: Mar 04, 2024