RxR Autoworks

RxR Autoworks RxR Autoworks is your premier destination for automotive repair, maintenance and performance!

Opened up the shop and found this with a blank check signed B. Wayne🏎️  📸 .murrill
03/20/2026

Opened up the shop and found this with a blank check signed B. Wayne

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In the shop lately…📸 .murrill 🎛️ .winn
03/20/2026

In the shop lately…

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02/02/2026

Hearing clunks, squeals, or grinding?
Feeling vibration at speed?

This week only:
$25 OFF Any Brake or Suspension Repair

Drive safe. Drive confident.
(2/2/2026 - 2/6/2026)

RxR Autoworks is your premier destination for automotive repair, maintenance and performance!

01/06/2026

Fitting an intake hose to a throttle body is one of those deceptively simple tasks that invites you to slow down, observe, and appreciate the mechanical dialogue taking place under the hood. Before even touching the components, it’s important to take a moment to familiarize yourself with the shapes, angles, and materials involved. The intake hose, typically a reinforced rubber or silicone piece, is designed not just to connect two points, but to do so while accommodating vibration, heat, and the subtle movement of the engine during operation.

Begin by ensuring both the throttle body inlet and the inside lip of the intake hose are clean and free of debris. Even a thin layer of dust or oil residue can interfere with a proper seal, so a quick wipe with a clean rag goes a long way. With the surfaces prepared, orient the hose carefully, aligning it so that it follows a natural, unforced path toward the throttle body. This alignment step is critical, as forcing the hose into position can lead to premature wear or small air leaks that may not be immediately obvious.

As you slide the hose over the throttle body, apply steady, even pressure rather than abrupt force. The hose should seat fully against the throttle body fl**ge, creating a uniform connection all the way around. Take a moment here to visually inspect the fit, rotating the hose slightly if needed to ensure it sits evenly and without twists.

Once properly positioned, place the hose clamp over the connection and tighten it gradually. The goal is firmness, not brute strength. Over-tightening can damage the hose, while under-tightening may allow unmetered air to enter the system. When finished, give the hose a gentle tug to confirm it is secure, completing a process that is as much about patience and attention as it is about mechanical connection.

Don't start the new year with the same car problems! We've got the deals to move your wheels all year long, so come in a...
01/02/2026

Don't start the new year with the same car problems! We've got the deals to move your wheels all year long, so come in and get on the schedule at RxR.
(208) 240-7792
658 North Main Street, Pocatello, Idaho.

Famous last words. Just don't look into your husband's $950 "oil change".
01/02/2026

Famous last words. Just don't look into your husband's $950 "oil change".

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658 N Main Street
Pocatello, ID
83204

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

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