Archive for March, 2010
Wednesday, March 31st, 2010
When trying to do their own El Paso oil change, many people try to use whatever tools they have lying around to make it happen. However, trying to replace your filter with a screwdriver is a waste of time as well as something that can potentially damage your vehicle.
To do an Albuquerque oil change the right way, you’ll want to get a hold of an oil filter wrench. You can get them online for under $10 and the amount of time and frustration you will save yourself will make it a worthwhile purchase almost immediately.
An oil filter wrench is specifically designed to help you remove the filter and save you considerable time during your next oil change. They are generally universal so even if you have more than one car, you can still use it. Buy one now and you’ll thank us later.
Tags: Albuquerque Oil change, El Paso oil change
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Monday, March 29th, 2010
It’s your last chance to qualify to win Arizona Diamondbacks tickets courtesy of Brake Masters.
We’re just about ready to give away our premium tickets to see the D-Backs play and we want you to have the best chance to win.
We’ll be selecting some of our Facebook fans, some of our Twitter followers, and some of our feed subscribers as the big winners so if you want to have the best chance of winning, join us on all three sites.
Good luck!
Tags: Brake Masters Giveaway, Diamondbacks Tickets
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Friday, March 26th, 2010
You’ve probably heard about people paying a premium price to switch from conventional motor oil to synthetic oil in an attempt to lengthen the time between Phoenix oil changes.
Created in a laboratory, these synthetic oils are said to have the perfect properties to handle a large range of temperatures and degrade far slower normal motor oil. Because of its unique properties, some claim that it performs better at lubricating the engine which allows for more protection and performance, as well as providing a better flow when an engine first starts.
Some synthetic oil manufacturers claim that their synthetic oil only needs to be changed every ten thousand miles or more. While there might be some truth to that, many experts still believe that the oil should be changed far more often regardless.
Ask your mechanic more about types of synthetic oil during your next Tucson oil change.
Tags: Phoenix Oil Change, Tucson Oil Change
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Thursday, March 25th, 2010
Tucson’s favorite classic rock station, K-HIT 107.5 is doing a live remote broadcast from one of our Tucson locations this Friday, March 26, from Noon till 2:00 PM.
Drive on down to the Brake Masters at 7085 East 22nd Street to see K-HIT’s DJ in action and meet fellow classic rock fans.
While you’re there, take advantage of Brake Masters K-HIT remote broadcast special: a full service oil change, engine oil flush, and fuel injector service package for only $79.95.
This huge savings package is only available during the remote broadcast so don’t miss out.
We’ll see you there!
Tags: K-Hit 107.5, K-Hit Remote Broadcast, Tucson Oil Change
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Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
We’re getting ready to start giving away premium Arizona Diamondbacks tickets to you, our loyal fans, just for following us.
We’re going to be handing out different tickets to Twitter followers, Facebook fans, and blog readers so make sure you are following us on all three sites for more chances to win.
Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to win free tickets while also getting special offers and learning how to save money on auto maintenance.
Tags: Brake Masters Giveaway, Diamondbacks Tickets, Free Tickets
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Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Planning to do a Las Cruces car tune up by yourself? It’s something you have to do every two years or 30,000 miles if you want your car to last. Here’s what you need to do when it’s time for your next tune up.
• Check your vehicle’s service manual for recommended repairs
• Install a new fuel filter and a new air filter
• Replace the spark plugs
• Change the distributor cap and rotor
• Adjust valves
• Replace old or damaged timing belts
• Replenish fluids
• Adjust clutch (manual transmission only)
• Clean battery
• Spot check engine for any signs of trouble
If you don’t feel comfortable doing your own Santa Fe car tune up, find a professional auto mechanic to help.
Tags: Car Maintenance, Las Cruces car tune up, Santa Fe tune up, tune up
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Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
As we get closer and closer to the warmer months, it’s starting to become necessary to consider the condition of your car’s A/C. You don’t want to be without an auto air conditioner in the middle of the summer so if you need El Paso auto air conditioning repair, now is the time to get it.
Here are some common signs that there might be a problem.
• Strange wet odors – This may indicate that there is some sort of mold growing in your evaporator box.
• Low air flow from the vents – This is likely a sign that the evaporator is getting too cold and freezing up, thus preventing air from flowing like it should.
• Strange noises and vibrations – If something is caught in your A/C’s fan this may lead to a vibrating sound that will need to be fixed.
• Wet Carpets – Auto air conditioners are built with a drain that gets rid of water below the vehicle. If this drain gets clogged, you may end up with wet carpets.
If you notice any of these issues, the best thing to do is get Phoenix auto air conditioning repair right away.
Tags: Auto Air Conditioning Repair, Phoenix air conditioning repair
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Thursday, March 11th, 2010
We’ve written all about why you need a Phoenix brake check and how important maintaining your brakes is to your car, but not enough about how your brakes work. This article will teach you the basics of how your brakes operate so you can impress your mechanic during your next Tucson brake repair.
The majority of modern cars have either disc brakes on the front two wheels or on all four wheels. The brake is made of brake pads, a rotor, and a caliper with a piston attached. When the brake pedal is pressed, the piston compresses the caliper and causes the brake pads to squeeze the rotor. This pressure causes friction that slows down the disks and thus, the wheels.
It is essential that all of these parts work in perfect unison so that each time you press the brake, your vehicle stops quickly and safely. If any part does not work exactly how it should then it is probably time for an Albuquerque brake repair.
Tags: Albuquerque Brake Repair, disc brakes, Tucson brake repair
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Tuesday, March 9th, 2010
We at Brake Masters want to reward our loyal followers for reading our blog, being our fan on Facebook, and following us on Twitter.
As a way of saying thank you, we’re going to be giving away some great tickets to upcoming Diamondbacks games just for following us.
To make sure that you get a chance to win:
Subscribe to the Brake Masters blog
Become our fan on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
We’ll let you know more details soon.
Tags: Brake Masters Rewards, Diamondbacks Tickets
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