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Monthly Archives: May 2019

Caring For Your Car’s Tires

The vast majority of car owners don’t give much thought to their tires until they get a flat or are preparing for a long drive with their families. This is unfortunate given just how often oversight leads to most costly repairs, not to mention danger, down the line. Neglected or forgotten tires on a car can lead to potentially dangerous scenarios. Cars with overly worn tires can lose control, have blow out’s at high speeds, can cause accidents, and even traumatize those inside of the affected vehicle. It behooves all car owners to take good care of their tires. Having them rotated, balanced, and aligned goes a long way in slowing their natural wear and tear. Equally important, keeping a close eye on a cars tires via manual inspections at regular intervals can prevent all of the aforementioned incidents and save people money. There are three major things car owners need to keep in mind when thinking of their tires. Treading: While it doesn’t tel ... read more

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Why Do I Need To Change My Car’s Oil?

Why Do I Need To Change My Car’s Oil?

If there’s anyone one single aspect of auto care people rarely overlook it is most assuredly the oil change. This is a good thing too as fresh and adequate amounts of oil allow a car to continue functioning properly. Left neglected, forgoing regular oil changes carries serious consequences. Ignoring your engine’s need for new oil also costs a great deal more after engines seize, break down, and become irreparably damaged by a lack of clean oil. Although many people have their vehicles oil changed as they should very few know exactly why oil must be changed at all. In this post we’ll explore a few of the more prominent reasons. Caring For An Engine Without a functional engine a car is little more than a 5000 lbs mass of useless metal. Automobile engines are comprised of many moving parts. These parts generate heat and accumulate debris over time. Automobile oil protects these moving parts from both the aforementioned heat and debris. It also allows them to do their ... read more

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