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Why You Shouldn’t Drive on an Empty Gas Tank

posted on 2/6/2019 7:39:00 AM

You’ve probably been told at some point in your driving career to not drive your car while the gas tank is on empty, but did you know why that is? This recommendation is more than just an old wives’ tale—you can damage your car by ignoring that gas light for too long. First, you should understand what your fuel light indicator really means. When you hear the familiar “ding” that accompanies your fuel light, your fuel tank has reached “reserve” level...

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How Potholes Can Damage Your Car

posted on 2/6/2019 7:27:00 AM

Most of us have been taught to avoid potholes while driving. It was probably one of the very first things we learned behind the wheel! Although most us know driving over potholes is bad for our vehicles, very few know exactly why that is. These are the parts of your vehicle you should be worried about if you accidentally drive over a pothole: Steering System If you hit a pothole, you risk misaligning your steering system. If you have noticed your vehicle pulling to the left or right wh...

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Auto Repair Jargon You Should Know

posted on 2/5/2019 1:01:00 PM

Unless you consider yourself a car enthusiast, you may find yourself feeling a bit lost when having conversations with your mechanic. At times, it can feel like you are speaking to someone using a different language with words like “grease monkey,” “kickdown,” and “oversquare” whizzing past your head like dodgeballs. Hopefully, this list of common auto repair terms will help your next conversation with your mechanic go a bit more seamlessly: Aftermarket ...

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Website Launch Announcement: Gatto’s Tires & Auto Service Launches New Site

posted on 6/29/2016 12:03:00 PM

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website. The site features a fresh look, easy navigation and more focus on what the customer needs.The new site offers inventory listings with pictures and specs. You can search a variety of ways including by vehicle and size.With the addition of our blog, we are able to help inform and educate our customers on important tire and service information.We invite you to visit our new website today.

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

posted on 6/29/2016 12:03:00 PM

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 repa...

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Self-Inflating Tires…Soon To Be A Reality?

posted on 6/29/2016 12:03:00 PM

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 ...

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Cars That Last 250,000 Miles or More

posted on 6/29/2016 12:03:00 PM

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 ...

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4 Things About Tires You May Not Have Known

posted on 6/29/2016 12:03:00 PM

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 racin...

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The Latest in Green Tech Innovations for Tires

posted on 6/29/2016 12:03:00 PM

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...

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

posted on 6/29/2016 12:03:00 PM

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 synthet...

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