Posts Tagged ‘Vehicle Maintenance’
Citizens and Vehicles Getting Older, Working Harder
Thanks in part to advancements in health care, our 65 and over population, presently at 13% of the total, will be 20% by 2030 (source Washington Post). Technology has worked wonders in extending the life of our vehicles, too. Median car life has nearly doubled to more than 9 years. As a result of technology…
Read MoreAll About Disc Brakes
Today, we’re talking about disc brakes. Your vehicle weighs several thousand pounds and it takes a lot of force to bring it and your passengers to a safe stop – so everything needs to be in good working order. The wheel hub keeps your wheel attached to the Car or SUV. The brake disc – or…
Read MoreStart, Look, Listen…
Now’s the time to get your car ready for the demands placed on it in the coming winter months. Especially in rain, sleet, freezing rain, and maybe snow, you’ll want your vehicle to start and run reliably. And you’ll want your driving experience to be as safe and comfortable as possible. Here are some things…
Read MoreMy Car Has A Bad Odor…
My car has a bad odor when I run the heater or air conditioner. My friend said I might need a new cabin air filter – what’s that? A cabin air filter is a special filter that cleans the air that comes into the auto owners’ passenger compartments – or cabin – of their vehicles. Most new…
Read MoreWhat is a Ceramic Brake Pad?
There has been a lot of talk, news and claims surrounding Ceramic brake pads in recent years. We would like to shed some light on the term and its proper meaning. The term “ceramic” refers to a very broad class of materials. Technically, these are inorganic, non-metallic materials that are formed due to the action…
Read MoreMaking Your Vehicle Last With Regular Service
A lot of people in Illinois have older vehicles. They’re good commuters, grocery-getters or toy-haulers. They enjoy that fact that they’re paid off, or soon will be. They would gladly like to keep their vehicles for 200,000 miles or more – as long as it’s economical to do so. There are plenty of people whose…
Read MoreIf It Looks Like A Flat, Feels Like A Flat, And Sounds Like A Flat, Guess What…!
A flat tire shouldn’t be reason for panic. “In schools where drivers’ education isn’t available,” observes one educator, “tire changing ought to be included in home economics.” It is suggested that motorists who are unprepared to deal with a flat tire are faced not only with added expense and inconvenience; they also are more vulnerable…
Read MoreTire Replacement Can Be Overwhelming
New tire choices can be overwhelming. Suppose you have an SUV and are trying to decide between all-season tires or some that are also rated for off-highway. How much do you drive off-road? How important are looks? Let’s suppose you have a sporty car. You may like to run a high-performance summer tire when the weather’s good.…
Read MoreAll About Brakes
When you press the brake pedal, fluid is forced through lines that run to each wheel, causing pads to squeeze against rotors or shoes to push against drums to cause friction that slows the wheels. That’s a simplified description, but here’s what you need to know about brake maintenance and why it’s important. Why do…
Read MoreDid You Know About Timing Belt?
They say timing is everything. That’s doubly true when it comes to your timing belt. First, your timing belt keeps your valves operating in time with your engine so that it runs properly. Second, if you replace your timing belt on schedule, you’ll likely avoid the downtime and expense that can result from a broken…
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