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Why Schedule Regular Oil Changes For Your Vehicle?

posted on 12/14/2018 2:24:36 AM

Many vehicle owners do not take the time to schedule regular oil changes. Regular oil changes are vital to the life of your engine and can extend its performance for years. This is one of the most important and inexpensive things you can do to keep engine protected. Most manufacturers recommend changing your oil every 3,000-6,000 miles, depending on your vehicle use and the type of oil you are using. Oil Changes are essential to: Lubricate engine to reduce wear and friction Reduce engine...

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9 Tips for your Spring Vehicle Checkup

posted on 12/14/2018 2:03:09 AM

The temperatures are inching upward, the days are getting longer and the first buds are starting to appear on the trees. Spring is on its way, and soon it’s going to be time to do a little preventive maintenance on your ride. No need to dread it -- it’s all pretty routine stuff! Air filter - If you haven’t changed your air filter since last year (or can’t remember when you changed it at all), it might be time. It’s an easy and cheap fix, and it pays off in your vehicle’s performance an...

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Get Ready for Summer Road Trips with New Tires

posted on 12/14/2018 2:01:01 AM

Summer’s going to be here before you know it, and that means time for family road trips! We know there’s a lot to think about when you’re planning a vacation...money, accommodations, scheduling, keeping the kids occupied in the car...but one thing you definitely should not neglect in those plans is your tires. Summer road trips are hard on tires. You have to figure you’re in a car that’s likely loaded to the gills, driving for hours and hours to get to your destination in 90-plus-de...

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What Makes All-Season Tires So Great?

posted on 12/14/2018 1:40:35 AM

So your closet has a pair of flip-flops for the summer, a pair of heavy boots for the winter, and a comfortable pair of sneakers for most of the rest of the year. If you live in a climate that doesn’t have harsh winters, you might just be able to wear those sneakers year-round...and all-season tires are the equivalent of your comfortable sneakers. So what makes all-season tires so special? Winter tires are excellent for severe conditions like heavy snow and even ice. They feature specially-de...

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Seven Things You Need To Know About Tires

posted on 12/14/2018 1:37:38 AM

We often see customers who are a little overwhelmed by the tire buying process. There are so many types of tires for different vehicles and different driving styles, all at different price points. Here are a few things every driver needs to know about tires: · A tire is constructed from the inside out, starting at the inner liner. There are 20 to 25 different components in every tire; fabric belts are wrapped around the inner liner, with steel belts, more fabric belts and other materials lay...

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Do Your Homework on Tire Safety

posted on 12/14/2018 1:34:38 AM

We see it all the time…people tend to not think about their tires until something goes wrong. Sometimes, this can mean sitting on the side of the road waiting for help, and other times it can mean more serious consequences. Here are a few things to remember for tire safety as the summer winds down and back-to-school season starts. • Check your tire pressure regularly. This one is really important. Your car’s tires will lose air through the valve over time, and an underinflated tire will hur...

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Mark Auto Repair off Your Back-To-School To-Do List

posted on 12/14/2018 1:31:45 AM

The kids are going to be headed off to school again before you know it, and then of course, the holidays will start coming one after another between Labor Day and the end of the year. There’s a lot to stay on top of, and auto repair should be one less thing for you, the grownup, to worry about as the year marches on. Here are some suggestions for things you might want to take care of before it all starts rolling again: • Oil Change – Can’t remember the date of your last oil change? Then...

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Are All-Season Tires Really All-Season?

posted on 12/14/2018 1:28:57 AM

We frequently get questions about all-season tires when consumers are trying to make the right purchasing decision for a set of new tires. As the title of the blog asks…”are all-season tires really all-season?” The answer is: it that depends on what part of the country you’re living in. All-season tires are a compromise from the very start. They’re designed for a forgiving ride, low noise, decent handling and good road manners. Maybe not as much as what a good set of grand touring ti...

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How To Update Your Auto Repair Routine

posted on 12/14/2018 1:25:59 AM

Time has a way of sneaking up on everyone, and so does mileage on a vehicle. If you have a long commute or regularly put lengthy interstate trips on your car, you can easily rack up 15-18,000 miles a year. Even though today’s cars don’t need as much maintenance as cars from a generation ago, it’s still something you can’t neglect. Here’s a reminder of some important milestones for service on your vehicle: Monthly • Check tire inflation • Check oil and transmission fluid levels...

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How Are Tires Made?

posted on 12/14/2018 1:20:26 AM

Usually, for most of us, our trucks just roll on their tires and we don’t really even give them much thought. It’s easy to take them for granted until it’s time to replace them (or until something goes wrong), but did you ever think about how tires are actually made? The tire-building process is now automated to a great degree, but tire companies still depend a lot on technicians to complete many steps in manufacturing a tire. Here’s a brief, simplified version of the process: Modern tr...

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News

Why Schedule Regular Oil Changes For Your Vehicle?

9 Tips for your Spring Vehicle Checkup

Get Ready for Summer Road Trips with New Tires

What Makes All-Season Tires So Great?

Seven Things You Need To Know About Tires

Do Your Homework on Tire Safety

Mark Auto Repair off Your Back-To-School To-Do List

Are All-Season Tires Really All-Season?

How To Update Your Auto Repair Routine

How Are Tires Made?

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