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Knowing how their engine works can help drivers make informed decisions about auto care and prevent repairs to their vehicles. This is especially true when it comes to timing belts . An engine's power is generated in the cylinders. Inside the cylinder is a piston that moves up and down while the engine is running. Power is generated in a cycle that includes four strokes of the piston. First, the piston drops and a valve at the top of the cylinder opens to let in fuel and air. The...
Here's a travel tip that'll I'll bet you didn't know, and it might keep you safer... The average American commuter spends two and a half hours daily in their vehicle. The government says 100,000 auto accidents yearly are caused by drivers who fall asleep at the wheel. (Aggressive driving is the number one traffic safety concern.) So what does this have to do with how your vehicle smells while you're driving around --? Well, which scent did you think makes drivers more alert?
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Custom wheels are one way that folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren't as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be made to the vehicle, how the new wheels and tires will affect the operation of the vehicle, your driving habits and, of course, the style of the wheels. Most drivers start with the last factor: the style...
Buying a new car is always a big financial decision. The allure of that new car smell is powerful, to be sure. But what if your current car is still in good shape? How do you decide? People who've been used to driving a new car every three to five years may be having second thoughts in this economy. For many, the question is, how does the certainty of a new car payment stack up against uncertain repairs for a car that may be out of warranty? For purposes of our discussion,...
Underinflated tires waste gas for lots of folks in the area. Think how hard it is to walk in sand – you just have to work harder because of the resistance. When your tires don't have enough air in them, their rolling resistance is dramatically increased and it simply takes more gas to get from here to there. Always check your tire pressure when you gas up at one of our local service stations. If they're low – even just a little bit – bring them up to proper pressure. There's...
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery. Proper battery maintenance is important for two reasons: First, your vehicle won't start or run without it. Second, it is the key to the long life of your auto electrical system. If your battery isn't working efficiently, your alternator has to work overtime to make up for it, and other electrical components can suffer as well. A number of years ago sealed batteries were introduced to the local market. They were hailed...
With front-wheel drive being so common these days, the differential is just taken care of during a transmission service, so most drivers don't even have to think about it. And rear-wheel drive differentials don't need to be serviced for years, so it's understandable that it's not something on the top of customers' minds. It's not uncommon for drivers to not know they have a differential let alone know that it needs service.
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If someone asked you what gas made up the largest portion of the atmosphere, what would you guess? Well, it's not oxygen; it only makes up 20.9 percent. But since we're talking about oxygen, you should know that your vehicle uses oxygen sensors to make sure your engine is running the way it should.
The oxygen sensors measure how much oxygen is in your exhaust. If there's too much, it means there's a problem with the mixture of fuel and air. The sensor sends signals to computers...
During an inspection at Precision Tune Auto Care, your friendly and knowledgeable automotive service technician will check for worn, broken or missing parts.
Here's a quick rundown of suspension system components:
There are the springs which hold the weight of your vehicle. There are several varieties of springs. Springs are heavy duty parts that rarely break or wear out. Shock absorbers work in conjunction with springs to smooth out the ride and help keep the tires...
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's Precision Tune Auto Care article: wiper blades . While this isn't the most exciting automotive subject, it's important. You wouldn't drive at night in -- with your headlights off, but a dirty or streaked vehicle windshield can catch the glare of the sun or on-coming headlights and make it just as difficult to see. Most of us replace our wiper...