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Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most people think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Precision Tune Auto Care is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission control computers in 1990. Governmental emissions requirements have forced s to come up with much more sophisticated ways to comply with environmental regulations. Exhaust service has really become exhaust and...
Many drivers have found themselves in the following situation: they go to get their oil changed and their friendly service advisor at Precision Tune Auto Care recommends a new engine air filter . They say yes, but don't know what an air filter is or what it does. If this has happened to you, rest assured that you did the right thing by getting a new one. But you should never be too embarrassed to ask your Precision Tune Auto Care service advisor for more information. It's your and you have...
All pilots have checklists for every aspect of flying. They always use their checklists even if they only have two steps on them. They do this simply because a checklist is a great way to not forget steps. It is also how they can assure a predictable outcome. That is why automotive service centers including Precision Tune Auto Care have procedural standards for each service they perform. Precision Tune Auto Care technicians are trained step by step. And they perform the procedures...
There are a lot of things in life that residents have to do on a regular basis. We wash dishes every day, do our laundry and mow our lawns every week, and pay the bills every month. We should go to our dentist twice a year and see our doctor for a check-up once a year. When we don't stay on schedule with these routines, it can lead to embarrassing, painful or expensive consequences.
Scheduled maintenance is also part of good car care. Drivers should take their vehicles in regularly for a good...
All drivers have blind spots – and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving.
First let's talk about our own blinds spots, and then we can talk about others... To begin, we can greatly reduce blind spots by properly adjusting our mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. Make the adjustments in your vehicle before you start to drive. First, drivers should adjust their...
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Drivers often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can certainly take your wheels out of alignment, the bumps and bounces of everyday driving take their toll on wheel alignment as well. Your car can lose alignment over time with...
Brakes really aren't optional equipment for drivers vehicles’. And taking care of them isn't optional either. A regular brake inspection is on every drivers car's maintenance schedule. At Precision Tune Auto Care, our team will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problems. Of course, if you're having trouble with your brakes, get your car into yourservice center right away. And watch out for these problems:
Low or spongy brake pedal...
Drivers love their cars. And one of the most enjoyable things about them is taking a road trip . Freedom from daily schedules, new sights and the open road – it's great! But there's nothing like car trouble to bring the fun to a grinding halt. Now drivers can't always avoid problems, but you can take steps to reduce the probability of getting sidelined on your trip. The first step is to look at your trip plan from your vehicle's perspective. What kind of roads will you be...
Most cars and trucks have automatic transmissions, yet a lot of drivers only have a fuzzy understanding about what a transmission does. Think back to the last time you rode a bike. You started out in a lower gear and shifted to higher gears as you went faster. Down shift for hills, stuff like that. Think of your legs as the engine – there's an ideal speed you can pedal and you change gears to leverage the work you're doing. Lower gears for power on hills or for starting out....
Whether we're trying to save money, save gas, or save the environment, most of us drivers have an interest in decreasing fuel consumption . We've all heard about ways to save money on gas, but does it really add up to much? How much can we boost our through preventive maintenance and more courteous driving? The US government has a website that actually answers that question. Let's look at some of the data and find out if any of these fuel-saving ideas are really worth the effort. We've all heard...