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Summer 2016 Newsletter

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So You Get A Flat Tire...What Now?

posted on 7/7/2020 11:58:17 AM

Nobody ever looks forward to a flat tire, and nobody ever says "well, that was a really good time" after having one. You can at least minimize the damage to your tire and danger to yourself, though. Flats vs Blowouts If you get a blowout, you'll know about it right away. Sometimes the tire can fail dramatically, with a bang as loud as a shotgun going off. Other times, it might just be a loss of air and a sudden change in your car's handling, followed by vibration, noise and a pull to one side. ...

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Regular, Synthetic or Blend...What Kind of Oil Do I Need?

posted on 7/7/2020 11:56:19 AM

At one time, there were only a couple of choices for motor oil. Today, that is no longer the case, and hasn't been for quite some time. Here's a quick breakdown of what you need to consider when it's time for an oil change: Viscosity: Viscosity is how thick your oil is, and how it retains its pour properties at various temperatures. In this respect, synthetic oil is far superior. Conventional oils will thicken in cold weather and thin out when very hot, while the viscosity of synthetic is muc...

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The Latest in Green Tech Innovations for Tires

posted on 7/7/2020 11:54:17 AM

When it comes to your car, oil isn't the only thing there's a finite supply of. Rubber has its limits too, and it's estimated by 2020, the supply of natural rubber in the world may be outstripped by demand. And of course, tires require a great deal of oil to produce as well. Tire manufacturers are constantly looking for ways to innovate and conserve resources in tire production. Here are some recent advances: Dandelions: Yes, those humble yellow flowers you try to eliminate from your yard. Da...

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4 Things About Tires You May Not Have Known

posted on 7/7/2020 11:51:53 AM

Tires all look sort of the same…round and black…and people tend to think tires don’t change much over the years. That’s really not true, though – engineers and designers are constantly working on advances in tire designs for more miles, better fuel economy and better performance. Here’s a rundown of current trends in tire technology you may not have been aware of: Tall, skinny tires are coming back. If you’ve ever ridden a beach cruiser bike vs. a racing bike, you know that skinny tir...

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Cars That Last 250,000 Miles or More

posted on 7/7/2020 11:47:06 AM

If you’re old enough, you probably remember the cars from the late 70s and early 80s that weren’t good for much more than 120,000 miles before they started to develop real problems and were junkyard bound. Today, thanks to improvements in design, metallurgy, manufacturing techniques and machining, those days are over and it’s not at all unusual to see vehicles with well over 200,000 miles on the odometer and still running strong. Here’s a quick rundown of some vehicles to consider which ha...

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Self-Inflating Tires…Soon To Be A Reality?

posted on 7/7/2020 11:45:01 AM

Driving around on underinflated tires is just a bad idea all the way around. Underinflated tires increase a car’s rolling resistance, meaning a drop in fuel efficiency since it takes more energy to move the vehicle down the road. A single tire that’s down by ten pounds of air means a 3.3 percent drop in fuel economy…multiply that by all four tires, and you can figure on giving up ten percent of your gas mileage. The added friction and rolling resistance also means more heat is generated, an...

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Questions You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask Your Auto Repair Tech

posted on 7/7/2020 11:38:23 AM

Often, drivers are mystified by how their cars actually work. It’s to be expected. Even an older car is a complex machine with many sub-assemblies that all work together to move it down the road. As a result, drivers tend to be a little intimidated by auto repair and often tend to not inform themselves by asking the necessary questions of a tech or a garage. Too often, that ends up being a big mistake. Here are some examples of the kinds of things you really should know before any auto repair...

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What To Do With Those Old Tires

posted on 7/7/2020 11:31:30 AM

Every year, about 290 million tires are discarded; of those, about 233 million are recycled in one way or another. Shredded tires can be used for playground surfaces, welcome mats, hot-melt asphalt, bark mulch and even made into building material for “green” construction. But what can you do with your old tires? Here are some ideas: Fill a tractor tire with sand to make a great sandbox for kids Hang a tire from a rope as a tire swing Stack a couple of tires on top of each other, bolt t...

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So…Many…Kinds…of Tires

posted on 7/7/2020 11:25:46 AM

Ever think about all the different vehicles that use rubber tires? Tractors, industrial equipment, everything else that rolls on rubber? Each specialized type of tire requires a specialized design for its specific purpose. Aircraft tires, for instance, have to be very robust and handle a great deal of weight and stress, but for only a short period of time. Aircraft tires are often filled with an inert gas such as nitrogen, for more stable inflation levels, and are designed with specialized fusi...

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Summer 2016 Newsletter

So You Get A Flat Tire...What Now?

Regular, Synthetic or Blend...What Kind of Oil Do I Need?

The Latest in Green Tech Innovations for Tires

4 Things About Tires You May Not Have Known

Cars That Last 250,000 Miles or More

Self-Inflating Tires…Soon To Be A Reality?

Questions You Shouldn’t Be Afraid to Ask Your Auto Repair Tech

What To Do With Those Old Tires

So…Many…Kinds…of Tires

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