Avoiding Road Hazards that Can Ruin Your Tires Let’s Start with Good Maintenance Clearly, every driver wants to avoid road hazards that can damage tires. But did you know that minimizing damage along the road actually begins with a solid plan for tire maintenance? For example, make sure you’re operating at the manufacturer’s recommended air […]
Oh, No! Using the Wrong Fuel in Your Car! How Bad Is This? We’ve all made mistakes. That’s life. When the error is putting the wrong fuel in your vehicle, however, the moment of recognition may incite panic. If it happens to you, perhaps you’ll wonder, “How bad is this?” While it isn’t good, the […]
It’s Just Water. Can It Damage Your Vehicle? Your Car Is Not a Boat Unless you own one of the surviving classic Amphicars, your vehicle is not a boat. Therefore, it’s designed for use on dry land, not for running through high water. Of course, your automobile is going to get wet due to normal […]
Choosing New Tires Is It Time For New Tires? AIs it time for a new set of tires? Tires are not safe to use once the tread depth reaches 2/32″. What’s more, the traction you need may not exist even before your tires reach this minimum tread depth. Also, if you notice other tell-tale signs, […]
Your Vehicle’s Transmission: A Brief Overview What It Does You know every vehicle needs a transmission. You also know the transmission is related to shifting gears. But perhaps you’re wondering exactly what occurs that makes the transmission so vital. In brief, the transmission is responsible for ensuring that your wheels get the amount of power […]
What Should You Know About Your Vehicle’s Oxygen Sensor? It Does What? Your vehicle’s check engine light (CEL) is on, and your neighbor told you it might be a bad oxygen sensor. Okay, you think, but what does that do? An oxygen sensor located in the emissions/exhaust system measures the amount of unburned oxygen in […]
Do You Need a Wheel Alignment After an Accident? The What Wheel alignment is the relationship of your vehicle’s wheels to one another as well as to the auto body itself. Specifically, alignment refers to the angles of these components to one another. These key suspension angles are camber, caster, toe, and thrust. Maintaining these […]
The Trouble with the Turn Signal Has Your Turn Signal Turned on You? Although it may seem like a tiny, thankless component, your vehicle’s turn signal is actually a very important safety item. It makes your car more visible to other drivers and shows them your intentions for movement. Typically, a turn signal blinks time […]
Low Oil Light? What’s the Trouble? It’s There to Help Even though no driver wants to see the low oil light illuminate the dashboard, it’s actually there to help you. Your automobile’s engine needs lubricant to prevent friction from ruining the moving metal parts. Motor oil also helps absorb some of the heat the power […]
Bad Habits Hard on Transmissions Protecting Your Transportation Investment It simply makes good financial sense. Protect your transmission. Protect your vehicle. Project your transportation investment. One strategy for doing this is to avoid driving habits that can wreak havoc on your transmission. We’ll share a few of these “no-nos.” Beyond adjusting your own actions, it’s […]