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Get The Most Out Of That Set Of Tires

posted on 7/8/2020 5:57:22 AM

Your tires are a pretty big investment. Even with the cheapest set of tires, you’re going to be spending upwards of $400 on the tires, mounting, balancing, disposal fees and taxes. Since you laid down that kind of money, doesn’t it just make sense to make sure you get the most miles possible out of them? Here’s some advice on long tire life for Frederick, MD drivers: Regularly check your tire pressure. This one is really, really important. Underinflated tires will wear unevenly and reduce...

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Winter Safety Tips – Don’t End Up In the Ditch!

posted on 7/8/2020 3:21:50 AM

Some people love winter. They love the snow, the snap in the air, the short days and cozy nights at home. Others can’t stand it, for many of the same reasons. Regardless of whether you love it or hate it, though, chances are you’re going to have to get out and drive in it at some point. We’ve got a few suggestions to help you through the winter safely: Make sure you’ve got a well-maintained car. This includes fresh windshield wipers, proper tire inflation, a strong battery, a properly-ma...

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Winter News Letter 2016

posted on 7/8/2020 3:18:46 AM

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Winter Tires – Yea or Nay?

posted on 7/8/2020 3:11:22 AM

In a lot of parts of the country, the winters are tough enough that all-season tires just won’t get the job done. All-season tires are a compromise; they offer good year-round traction with a quiet ride, good handling and road manners. They tend to perform well in wet weather and light wintry conditions, but when the snow is more than a couple of inches deep, all-season tires are out of their league. That’s when it’s time to consider winter tires. Today’s winter tires are a long way from t...

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Squeeze a Few More Miles Out of That Gallon of Gas

posted on 7/8/2020 3:08:00 AM

If you’re past “a certain age,” you might remember when gas was $1.50 per gallon, or $1.00 per gallon, or 59 cents, or what-have-you…but the truth is that everything has gotten more expensive. After all, when gas was $1.00 per gallon, a nicely tricked-out Chevrolet Caprice Classic was selling for about $6,000 brand new. Now that we’re well into the 21st century, gas prices are likely to fluctuate, but one thing’s for sure: gas is likely to never be “cheap” again. We know that everyone’...

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The Holidays Are Coming – Is Your Vehicle Ready?

posted on 7/8/2020 3:02:01 AM

Where did this year go? Before you know it, it’s going to be time for the holidays, and that can mean travel in some pretty trying conditions (and we don’t just mean restless kids in the back seat). Is your vehicle ready for some interstate miles? Tires: It’s a good idea to have your tires rotated every 5,000-7,000 miles to ensure even wear. With that in mind, it’s easy to just schedule a tire rotation with every oil change, since the vehicle will be up in the air on a lube rack anyway. ...

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Winter Tires? Or All-Season Tires?

posted on 7/8/2020 2:54:50 AM

Winter tires versus all-season tires…which is the right choice for you? The two designs are quite different and deliver different levels of performance and winter-weather traction, so let’s discuss. All-season tires are designed as an all-around compromise. They feature a tread pattern that evacuates water from the tire’s contact patch to prevent hydroplaning, with plenty of small, textured slits (sipes) to add extra biting edges for traction in wet or slushy conditions. All-season tire...

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Don’t Forget Your Spare

posted on 7/8/2020 2:50:31 AM

Oh, the lowly spare tire. It doesn’t get much respect. Today, a lot of vehicles don’t even come with a spare tire anymore, not even the little “donut” space-saver spare. Instead, to cut weight and free up space, they come with a compressor and a can of a Fix-a-Flat-style product in hopes that you can get back on your way again. Great idea, unless your tire has a sidewall puncture or is shredded… Anyway, if your car is equipped with a spare, you shouldn’t just ignore it. Tires have a shel...

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What's Leaking From My Car?

posted on 7/7/2020 12:09:20 PM

You go out to your car, start it up, pull out of your parking space and see a puddle of...something...where you were parked a moment ago. This is never a good feeling. What could it be? Fortunately, some automotive fluids are dyed different colors to make this a little easier to narrow down. Does it appear to be water? Were you recently running your A/C? Chances are that's just condensation from the A/C system, which drips out through a rubber tube and is perfectly normal. No worries there. Fo...

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A/C Problems Demystified

posted on 7/7/2020 12:06:02 PM

Believe it or not, the A/C system in your vehicle is fairly simple in principle and design. Like your refrigerator, it operates on a cycle of compression and expansion of a gas, known as refrigerant. The compressor turns the gas into a liquid, and as the gas evaporates it provides cooling. Like your refrigerator, its main components are: Compressor Condenser Receiver/dryer Thermostatic expansion valve Evaporator Refrigerant Blower The good news is most automotive A/C systems have...

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News

Get The Most Out Of That Set Of Tires

Winter Safety Tips – Don’t End Up In the Ditch!

Winter News Letter 2016

Winter Tires – Yea or Nay?

Squeeze a Few More Miles Out of That Gallon of Gas

The Holidays Are Coming – Is Your Vehicle Ready?

Winter Tires? Or All-Season Tires?

Don’t Forget Your Spare

What's Leaking From My Car?

A/C Problems Demystified

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