Main Street Automotive

06/24/2026

Join us in supporting schools! Also, we welcome you to the parade right after, where our Main Street Auto founder and current Pleasant Hill Vice Mayor Andrei Obolenskiy will be participating. After coming to the Party in the Park and the Fireworks. You will see Andrei at all the events!

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06/22/2026

It is best not to wait for repairs or maintenance. You rely on your vehicle, and making sure it is reliable not only makes sense...it makes "Dollars and Cents"

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The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentative deal to end the war won't solve the problem.

05/09/2026

Suburban Shocks, Subaru Maintenance & Lexus Alignment at Main Street Auto Shop
Andrei here with Main Street Auto EV in Downtown Walnut Creek, serving Contra Costa County and San Francisco Bay Area. We talk about ordering Magna Ride shocks for a Suburban, servicing a Subaru with nearly 200,000 original miles through regular maintenance using Justice Brothers products, performing a transmission service with ENEOS Eco CVT fluid, installing Bilstein Terra Sport shocks for better ride quality in mountain driving, and completing an alignment on a Lexus IS F Sport after pothole
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05/09/2026

Jaguar Crank Pulley Nightmare: A
$2,600 Repair That Should Cost $800
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Andrei here with Main Street Auto EV in Downtown Walnut Creek, serving Contra Costa County and San Francisco Bay Area. We examine a Jaguar with a torn crank pulley rubber that’s causing charging and power steering issues. We discuss how what should be a simple $800 repair turns into a $2,600 job because you have to remove the valve cover, install timing tools on the camshafts, pull the starter, block the flywheel, and use additional tools to camshatts, pull the starter, block the flywheel, and use additional tools to hold the crankshaft in place. This incredibly poor design requires taking apart half the car for a repair that should be straightforward
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05/07/2026

Transmission Service & Cooling System Pressure Explained

We discuss a 2002 Ford Explorer transmission service and explain how cooling systems work under pressure. We talk about how multiple leaks can appear during repairs because cooling systems operate at up to 30 PSI, and we share a fun fact about where Hawaiian pizza was actually invented. We discuss a 2002 Ford Explorer transmission service and explain how cooling systems work under pressure. We talk about how multiple leaks can appear during repairs because cooling systems operate at up to 30 PSI, and we share a fun fact about where Hawaiian pizza was actually invented.

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05/07/2026

Replacing Worn Control Arms: Delphi vs MOOG Comparison

Andrei here with Main Street Auto EV in Downtown Walnut Creek, serving Contra Costa County and San Francisco Bay Area. We unbox and inspect replacement control arm parts from Worldpac, comparing Delphi and MOOG suppliers. We examine the damaged bushings on the old lower control arms and explain why we’re replacing them with quality parts from two separate suppliers rather than opting for cheaper alternatives.
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05/06/2026

Exploring Amazing Cars at Los Lomas High School - Walnut Creek
Andrei here with Main Street Auto EV in Downtown Walnut Creek, serving Contra Costa County and San Francisco Bay Area. We take you on a tour through an incredible Cars and Coffee event at Los Lomas High School in Walnut Creek, California, showcasing an amazing collection of vehicles including multiple Lexus cars (or Lexi), a classic E36 M3, a Dodge Viper, a MINI Cooper, a Stingray Corvette, a rare Alfa Romeo, classic Porsches, and even a pristine DeLorean with its iconic gull-wing doors and joystick shifter. We highlight the unique features and appeal of each car while sharing our thoughts on these automotive gems.
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05/06/2026

Suspension Day at Main Street Automotives: Tesla Repair and Suburban Control Arms

Andrei here with Main Street Auto EV in Downtown Walnut Creek, serving Contra Costa County and San Francisco Bay Area. We talk about suspension day at Main Street Automotives. I show what’s happening in the shop, including a Tesla that was towed in with rear wheel issues, and a Suburban that needed new shocks after 200,000 miles.
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05/02/2026

Tesla Subframe Replacement & Van Roof Ladder Installation
Andrei here with Main Street Auto EV in Downtown Walnut Creek, serving Contra Costa County and San Francisco Bay Area. We take a look at our job board and dive into some exciting projects. We’re working on a Tesla with a broken rear sub-frame bracket that requires a full replacement due to the vehicle being lowered. We explain how high voltage vehicles have both main batteries and 12-volt systems for standard car functions like headlamps and wipers. We also check out a Fiat 500 and follow along as our fabricator Antonio custom-builds a bracket to install a universal ladder on our van for roof access.
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05/01/2026

What Pickup Truck Should You Buy? Expert Advice on Trucks for Different Needs

Andrei here with Main Street Auto EV in Downtown Walnut Creek, serving Contra Costa County and San Francisco Bay Area. We discuss what pickup truck to buy depending on your needs, whether it’s hauling, mall crawling, or overlanding. We talk about popular options like the Toyota Tacoma for smaller trucks and full-sized options from Toyota, Ford, and Ram. We share our thoughts on different brands and what factors matter most when choosing a truck, like rebates, resale value, and warranty. We also introduce Main Street Automotive in downtown Walnut Creek and our convenient services for Bay Area customers.
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