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Engines get hot when they run. This heat can build up and damage vital engine parts, so engines need a cooling system to keep them running. Cooling system failure is the most common mechanical failure in vehicles. This is unfortunate, because these failures are usually easy for drivers to prevent. The radiator is the best-known and most recognizable part of the cooling system. Hoses filled with coolant (also known as antifreeze) connect the radiator to the engine. The coolant draws heat...
Today we're talking to drivers about shocks and struts. They're so easy for folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road so they're very important. Without shocks, your wheels would be bouncing over bumps and lifting on corners. The shocks push the tire down to the road to maximize traction. Good shocks equal good ride quality and safe handling for drivers.
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Your vehicle's exhaust system is more than just a tailpipe and a muffler. In fact, it is one of the most complex systems on your vehicle.
The manifold is attached to the vehicle engine. It collects exhaust from the cylinders and directs it into the exhaust pipe. Gaskets seal the connection of the manifold to the engine and to other joints. A cracked or loose manifold or a leaking or damaged gasket can allow dangerous gases to enter the passenger compartment of a vehicle. One of these gases...
It's important for drivers to know battery basics . First, let's talk about which is harder on a battery – hot or cold -- weather. Most area drivers think it's cold weather because that's when we call on our batteries to have enough power to start a cold vehicle engine.
However, heat does more damage to a battery than cold. Truth is, our batteries start to die a little from day one. Keeping a full charge slows the process, which is hard with short trips because the...
Because 90% of our driving decisions are based on visual information, unobscured vision is paramount. Which brings us to the topic of today's 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 blades when they no...
The team at Precision Tune Auto Care and car owners are all talking right now. Better gas mileage. Fewer emissions. Drivers want to save the environment and their pocketbooks. And we all know—or should know—that preventive maintenance will help maximize fuel economy. But is there something more people can do? After all, some of us folks can't cut back on our driving, and others would like to do more to economize. Weight is one major enemy of fuel economy . The more you lug...
People have been hearing a lot about higher oil change intervals these days. Maybe you're wondering: What are the key issues? Some new vehicle manufacturers are now recommending much higher oil change intervals than they have in the past. As much as 5,000 to 8,000 miles or more. This practice came under scrutiny when four of the largest new car manufacturers announced that owners like those were experiencing engine damage resulting from these higher oil change intervals. The manufacturers'...
With the recent focus on improving fuel economy, we've been told how important it is to maintain our tire pressure. Drivers know that tires wear out, but we want to make them last as long as possible because they're not cheap to replace. In addition to saving gas, properly inflated tires last longer . Under-inflated tires will wear out more quickly. Some people wonder if they should add a few extra pounds of pressure when they fill up their tires. Bad idea. In fact, there are very good...
Have you ever gone to listen to an orchestra? The musicians take the stage early and tune their instruments. Each individual instrument must be in tune, but the critical thing is for the entire orchestra to be in tune with each other. That's why they tune up together. Now this is no surprise; I'm going to relate the orchestra to your car. Your engine has many component systems that each need to be working properly. And the components need to be working in sync, all timed up together in order...
Service centers have a menu board that lists the services they provide. Some drivers may not be familiar with all of the items on the board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Precision Tune Auto Care fuel system cleaning : Over time, the vehicle fuel system gets gum and varnish built up. A fuel system cleaning gets rid of that and cleans out the fuel injectors. Saves gas, by the way. Precision Tune Auto Care headlamp replacement...