Winter Car Battery Maintenance As we head into the wintertime here in Kansas, you will undoubtedly be contending with a lot of issues as you try and stay warm and safe while faced with a variety of weather-related issues. One of the most common and most frustrating ordeals to contend with during the winter months … Read more
The Importance of Rotating Your Tires When rotated regularly, tires’ lifespans can be extended by up to 20 percent. Not only will this save you money on replacement tires but rotating your tires also cuts down on your gas money. For uniform tire wear, it is suggested that a vehicle’s tires are rotated every 6,000 … Read more
Extend the Life of Your Tires Sometimes it can be difficult to determine just how far along your vehicle’s tires are in their lifespan. How does one decide whether they have “worn-in tires” or “you’re-on-borrowed-time tires?” The official recommendation is to replace tires when the tread is worn to a level of 2/32 of an … Read more
Three Fluids to Check This Month In order to run smoothly, your vehicle’s engine is dependent upon countless moving parts and fluids. Since there are so many components and liquids to keep track of, it’s best to have a proactive maintenance schedule in place which includes everything that can potentially wear out or need to … Read more
Replacing Your Timing Belt The first time most drivers think about the timing belt in their vehicle is when the manufacturer’s recommend maintenance schedule says it needs to be replaced. Other drivers aren’t so lucky. These drivers are often lamenting a problem they didn’t know they had when the timing belt brakes and leaves them … Read more
VEHICLE BELTS 101 Vehicle belts transfer power from the engine to various components of your engine, ensure proper timing of moving parts, and connect key systems. Types of Belts: Timing Belt – responsible for timing the moving parts within your engine. Simply put, if these parts do not operate in sync, your engine will not … Read more
Summertime Battery Maintenance If you think the summer weather is easier on your battery than winter, think again. While warmer temperatures help to increase battery capacity, making it easier to turn over the engine, they also cause an increase in the rate at which the battery deteriorates. When the temperature is warmer, the current conducting … Read more
Oil Loss Prevention Oil loss will be experienced by a significant percentage of vehicles at some point in their lifespan. More often than not it comes in the form of small drips and minor leaks that can be prevented, but in some cases oil leaks require immediate attention from an ASE-Certified Technician. An improperly sealed … Read more
Vehicle Maintenance Services to Consider this Spring Spring is (almost) here and with it comes longer days, higher temperatures and unpredictable rain storms. Hopefully the harsh winter weather is over until after Halloween, but has it taken a toll on your vehicle? Consider these five maintenance services to keep your family safe in the changing … Read more
Tune-Up Time? Modern automobiles are marvels of engineering – finely-tuned machines that would seem downright futuristic to car owners just a couple of generations ago. That being said, your vehicle still requires regular maintenance in order to function at an optimal level and, every now and then, needs a tune-up. As a rule of thumb, … Read more
