It’s beginning to be that time of year again with shorter days, cooler evenings, and crisp mornings. It’s also the time when there’s a rise in vehicle accidents due to low driving visibility. In this month’s blog post, we share some tips on how to improve vehicle visibility for various fall-time hazards and keep you, your occupants, and others on the road safe. Continue reading “Improving Vehicle Visibility”
Your vehicle’s systems experience a significant amount of wear and tear during ongoing use – exposing them to heat, corrosion, dirt, friction, or motion. To protect these systems and ensure a more comfortable operation of the vehicle, there are components designed to control these wear and tear conditions. Your vehicle’s wheel bearings are one of these components. Wheel bearings are part of your drivetrain’s wheel assembly and are designed to reduce friction from excessive motion and help your wheels spin smoothly. In this month’s blog post, we examine the role that your vehicle’s wheel bearings play and what to expect when they are worn or damaged. Continue reading “Your Vehicle’s Wheel Bearings”
Do you hear a knocking or pinging sound coming from your engine? Engine knocking is a common problem that can cause serious damage to your engine if left untreated. In this month’s blog post, we will explain what engine knocking is, what causes it, and how to address it if you suspect there’s a problem. Continue reading “Why Does Your Engine Knock?”
Do you follow a regular vehicle fluid maintenance schedule? If not, now might be a good time to put together a plan. Your vehicle’s systems and engine components are supported by important fluids, such as motor oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid, coolant, and brake fluid. Without these vital fluids, your vehicle systems will become significantly damaged and/or fail. In this month’s blog post, we review each of these critical vehicle fluids and the suggested timeframes for replacement. Continue reading “Vehicle Fluid Maintenance”
Gas prices have been on the rise again, and just in time for summer travel. If you are looking to save some money this summer as you spend more time on the road, there are ways you can improve your vehicle gas mileage and reduce fuel consumption. This month’s blog post addresses 8 ways to manage your gas consumption and put a little money back in your wallet. Continue reading “Ways to Reduce Fuel Consumption”
Your vehicle is equipped with an early warning apparatus that can alert you to a problem within one of your vehicle systems. For your braking system, there are many different brake warning lights that may be part of your vehicle dashboard. In this month’s blog post, we review the brake warning lights and what they may indicate for the driver. Continue reading “Brake Warning Lights”
An unexpected flat tire can be a harrowing experience for any driver. From the safety concerns to the expense and inconvenience, a flat tire is no joking matter! What can be worse though, is not being prepared to fix the flat tire when it happens. In this month’s blog post, we share three proactive tips to stay prepared in the event of a flat tire. Continue reading “Be Prepared for a Flat Tire”
Do you stay on top of your tire maintenance? Today’s tire maintenance goes beyond keeping your tires properly inflated. Having a service routine for your tires is important for continued performance of your vehicle, increased cost savings, and most importantly, your safety. In this month’s blog, we review the components of a tire maintenance plan that you can implement into your vehicle care routine. Continue reading “Total Tire Maintenance”
Now that it’s 2023, have you made your new year’s resolutions? According to Forbes magazine, 84% of resolutions have something to do with your physical or mental health. As you are thinking about what to include in your resolutions, you may want to consider another resolution for the health of your vehicle. Proactive vehicle maintenance is an effective way to keep your vehicle in shape and avoid potential problems arising from neglect. In this month’s blog post, we encourage you to establish a vehicle health resolution and stick with it throughout the year. Continue reading “Making New Year’s Resolutions”
If you have ever driven on a curvy road that required cornering while driving, you probably were not thinking about what made it easy for your vehicle to perform that basic function. One very important component, the vehicle differential, is an essential part of your axle assembly that plays a role in powering your wheels and their speed of rotation when rounding a curve or making a turn. In this month’s blog, we examine the differential, its purpose, and what to look for when a problem develops. Continue reading “The Vehicle Differential”