The interval for the tire rotation could depend on a recommendation from either the tire manufacturer or the vehicle maker. The interval is typically around 5,000 miles but could range from 3,000 to 8,000 miles. So back to the real question: why do tires need to be rotated? Front tires wear differently than the rear … Read more
Your newer car or light truck may be equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). This technology has been used by race cars for years but has made its way into everyday vehicles only fairly recently. Race crews can head off problems from underinflation by closely monitoring tire pressure on the track. Flats, blowouts, … Read more
Let’s talk about your windshield wiper blades. While that topic may not be as interesting as others, think about how important your vision is. We work so hard to protect our eyes. If we need contacts or glasses, we typically purchase the products that allow us to see. Well, wiper blades are critical to our … Read more
Today we’re talking about suspension integrity. Your skeletal structure provides the framework to hold up your body weight. Your joints cushion you as you walk and allow you to change direction. Your auto suspension system is similar: It bears the weight of your vehicle, controls the vehicle as you steer and absorbs bumps in the road. … Read more
I admit it. I love Shocks and Struts. Well, actually I love the feeling of hugging a windy and low-traveled road when driving my vehicle quickly around bend after bend. Sometimes I catch myself wishing that I could be driving the Autobahn or famous tracks on the 2015 Formula 1 circuit. Whether you’re driving a … Read more
Most of us take preventive action with important elements of our everyday life. Whether it’s brushing our teeth or mowing our lawn, we know that leaving these areas unattended will cost us time and money in the future. However US Auto owners don’t apply the same thinking in many cases to their car. Several sources … Read more
Did you know that 40% of traffic fatalities take place at night even though there’s 60% less traffic? Obviously, proper visibility is important for safe driving; especially at night. So, what can you do to help your night vision? Besides making sure you have good wiper blades to keep your windshield clean, make certain that both the … Read more
The dirtier your fuel system is, the bigger the improvement you will see in performance and fuel economy after a fuel system cleaning. But it is important not to wait until your system is running poorly. If you do, by the time you get a cleaning, you’ve wasted hundreds of dollars in gas or even … Read more
That’s a fair question because after all, my car still starts and runs fine. However, trouble could very well be on the way. The vehicle’s engine uses a massive amount of air to operate and generate the power to propel the car forward…. like 12,000 gallons of air for every gallon of fuel. The air … Read more
Since the front-wheel drive is so common these days, the differential is taken care of during a routine transmission service, so most people don’t even ever have to think about it. And also, most rear-wheel drive differentials don’t have to be serviced for several miles, so, understandably, this is not a service that is on … Read more
