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Everyone eventually replaces their tires, whether it's because they're worn out or they're just looking for something different. There are so many great tire choices, it can be difficult to sort them out. Let's group the broad spectrum into several categories that will help in the selection process. One category is often referred to as "summer tires". Summer tires are designed to be driven on the road when temperatures are generally above 45 degrees F (7 degrees C). Their tread design...
Drivers often ask the question: "Will using premium gas make my car run better?" The answer is simple. But first, let's talk about what exactly premium gasoline is. Different grades of gasoline have different octane ratings. Regular gasoline has the lowest octane rating and premium the highest. Most gas stations also carry a mid-grade that falls in between the two. The octane range for the different grades of gas varies by region due to altitude differences. Engines require different...
The biggest issue for drivers is always safety. When your vehicle wheels are out of alignment, the vehicle will pull to one side, which could lead to an accident . When you're vehicle is out of alignment, you should have it taken care of right away at Precision Tune Auto Care.
When undergoing an alignment service at Precision Tune Auto Care, your vehicle is put on an alignment rack where the tires, steering and suspension parts are checked for damage. Then the alignment...
Hey! Let's talk about one of our summertime must-haves: your car A/C . It's real easy for drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to time to help it keep its cool.
Do you hear loud noises under the hood when you turn on your air conditioner? Do you only get cool air sporadically? If so, it is time to get your air conditioner checked at Precision...
Drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires. It's hard for many drivers to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your owner’s manual recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your tire is considered significantly under-inflated at 26 pounds. The tire may not look low until it gets below 20 pounds....
Road trip, anyone? Nothing spoils a great vacation faster than ending up stranded on the side of the road or spending a week in a rundown motel while our vehicle sits in the shop. Long days on the road can bring out the worst in your vehicle, so before you leave, prepare it for the journey by getting a trip inspection at Precision Tune Auto Care . After all, you wouldn't travel without clean socks, why ask your vehicle to travel with a load of dirty oil? The first step in a trip inspection...
People often ask Precision Tune Auto Care how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual or have your service advisor at Precision Tune Auto Care look up your vehicle in a service database. What you find is often a surprise to people – there are actually two service schedules . One is the regular schedule and the other is the severe service schedule. Service intervals are shorter on the severe service schedule....
There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter . Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car nice and clean . A cabin air filter is similar to the filter you use on your furnace at home. Cabin air filters can catch particles down to three microns. By comparison, a grain of sand is 200 microns. So cabin air filters are effective against...
At Precision Tune Auto Care we've had a lot of customers asking how they can make their vehicles last longer. These questions are actually a reflection of a trend that's been building for several years. The median age of personal vehicles is now over nine years. And 33 percent of all vehicles on the road have over 75,000 miles (120,000 km) on them. It looks like it's going to keep heading in that direction for a while. With high fuel prices, a lot of folks are putting off buying a new car. ...
Higher fuel prices aren't going away any time soon. That's not good news for our wallets. A lot of drivers are trying to find ways to cut down on fuel consumption and hang on to some of their hard-earned money. North Americans drive billions of miles less during months of high fuel prices. That's right, billions. Of course vehicle owners can't stop driving altogether, so we still need to find other ways to cut fuel bills. Preventive maintenance at Precision Tune Auto Care and good vehicle...