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Back to School Checklist August 16th, 2018try{stLight.options({publisher:"430ccd30-9b27-42b4-a293-c7ef35b84748",doNotHash:false,doNotCopy:false,hashAddressBar:false});}catch(e){} “School days, school days. Dear old golden rule days.” Parents, teachers, and students… we know you’re excited for the start of a brand new school year! Along with buying school supplies and new clothes, car maintenance should be high on your ”back to school” to-do list. Whether you are a student driver, a teache...

How to Avoid a Summer Tire Blowout August 30th, 2018 try{stLight.options({publisher:"430ccd30-9b27-42b4-a293-c7ef35b84748",doNotHash:false,doNotCopy:false,hashAddressBar:false});}catch(e){} Summer is here! With this season, comes fun in the sun, family vacations, and cookouts every weekend. Unfortunately, summer heat can also bring tire problems like blowouts. Tire blowouts are not only dangerous for you, but also for the vehicles around you. Luckily, there are several precautions you...

Test Drive Checklist September 13th, 2018try{stLight.options({publisher:"430ccd30-9b27-42b4-a293-c7ef35b84748",doNotHash:false,doNotCopy:false,hashAddressBar:false});}catch(e){} In the hopes of finding the perfect used vehicle, you have researched, pulled history reports, and compared a dozen different vehicle makes and models. You have put a lot of time and effort into finding the right vehicle. Don’t let your excitement cost you down the road. A used car can save you money, but only if you b...

Why Does My Tire Pressure Change by Itself? September 27th, 2018try{stLight.options({publisher:"430ccd30-9b27-42b4-a293-c7ef35b84748",doNotHash:false,doNotCopy:false,hashAddressBar:false});}catch(e){} Fall weather in many areas can bring a large fluctuation in temperatures between daytime and nighttime. These changes in temperature can cause your tires to lose pressure as the air inside them expands and contracts. This triggers the “Check Tire Pressure” light on your dashboard. This light is ...

Most Common Causes for a Flat Tire October 11th, 2018try{stLight.options({publisher:"430ccd30-9b27-42b4-a293-c7ef35b84748",doNotHash:false,doNotCopy:false,hashAddressBar:false});}catch(e){} Few things are more inconvenient than a flat tire on your way to work or an important event. No one ever expects it to happen, but people get flats and find themselves stranded every day of the year for various reasons. These are a few of the top reasons people find themselves with a flat:   Extreme Temperat...

Why Your MPG Isn’t What It Used to Be October 25th, 2018try{stLight.options({publisher:"430ccd30-9b27-42b4-a293-c7ef35b84748",doNotHash:false,doNotCopy:false,hashAddressBar:false});}catch(e){} These days, cars are getting better gas mileage than ever before. You don’t even have to buy a hybrid anymore to own a vehicle averaging 30 or 40 MPG. Many car owners notice that after a while, their MPG starts to wane. It’s easy to brush this off if you are still getting decent mileage, but this decre...

Something is Leaking: What Is It? November 15th, 2018try{stLight.options({publisher:"430ccd30-9b27-42b4-a293-c7ef35b84748",doNotHash:false,doNotCopy:false,hashAddressBar:false});}catch(e){} Finding that fluid which is leaking from your car can be alarming. It is possible fluid leaking from your car could be normal, but other times leaking fluids are a symptom of a bigger problem with your vehicle. Before you panic, there are two questions you need to ask: 1) “Where is the fluid coming from?” ...

Why You Shouldn’t Mix Tires November 29th, 2018try{stLight.options({publisher:"430ccd30-9b27-42b4-a293-c7ef35b84748",doNotHash:false,doNotCopy:false,hashAddressBar:false});}catch(e){} If possible, when replacing one tire, you should always try to purchase as close as possible to the existing tires on your vehicle. A matching tire will have the same tread pattern, construction, and size as your existing tires. We never recommend you use mismatched tires unless specifically recommended by the ma...

The Different Types of Engine Oil December 13th, 2018try{stLight.options({publisher:"430ccd30-9b27-42b4-a293-c7ef35b84748",doNotHash:false,doNotCopy:false,hashAddressBar:false});}catch(e){} If you’ve ever taken a car in to be serviced, you’ve probably been asked by the mechanic, “What type of oil are you getting?” If you’re like most people, you probably just say “Whatever it takes,” or “Whatever you recommend!” Depending on your vehicle, the mechanic may recommend one of four types of...

How to Perform A Safety Inspection on Your Tires December 27th, 2018try{stLight.options({publisher:"430ccd30-9b27-42b4-a293-c7ef35b84748",doNotHash:false,doNotCopy:false,hashAddressBar:false});}catch(e){} Tires are one of the most important parts of your vehicle. Poorly maintained tires can lead to dangerous or deadly accidents at worst and a negative impact on your vehicle’s handling at best. It’s important for every driver to regularly inspect their tires for proper inflation, tread depth, ...