Archive for March, 2010
Monday, March 8th, 2010
When getting a Las Cruces oil change many people wonder if it’s a good idea to mix oils. There is an idea that some people have that if you mix synthetic and regular oil together then you will end up with a combined oil in your vehicle that gives you the benefits of both.
This idea seems to be little more than guesswork and may even be harmful to your vehicle. Without a strong understanding of your vehicle’s engine, mixing together different oils to create some superior formula is best left to the scientists. While it may not always cause a real problem, it certainly can and the risk is not worth the reward.
The best thing you can do to insure the longevity of your vehicle is to choose one type of oil and stick with it. If you have been getting your Santa Fe oil change from the same place for awhile, chances are that this is already what they are doing. Ask them what they use and try to stick with it.
Tags: Las Cruces oil change, oil changes, Santa Fe oil change
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Friday, March 5th, 2010
While it’s highly unlikely, it’s possible for the brakes of a vehicle give out if they have not had an Albuquerque brake check or an El Paso brake repair in a long time. This can be a scary and highly dangerous situation, but if you know what to do you can get out of it without a scratch.
You will need to stay calm and keep paying attention to the road and steering as usual. If you divert your eyes you are likely to run into something far quicker. Next, pay attention to what happens when you try to brake. If the brake just goes straight down to the floor you might be able to fix it by pumping the brake continuously with your foot. If the brake does not move, there might be something caught under the brake that you may be able to kick out or remove.
Next you will want to try to downshift your vehicle. Go down one gear at a time but do this as quickly as you can with causing damage to the transmission. This should slow down your car significantly.
Finally, if nothing else is working, pull the emergency brake. This is slower than the normal brake and may hurt your vehicle if you are going too fast but it will work in a pinch.
Tags: Albuquerque Brake Check, brake repair, El Paso Brake Check
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Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
With all the talk about potential issues with Toyota Prius brakes, we’ve seen a lot of people worried about the brakes on their own vehicle, Prius or not. While it’s a good thing people are taking a sudden interest in their brakes, you probably shouldn’t worry too much.
Even if you own a Prius, chances are you don’t need Phoenix brake repair. The problem has been reported on only about 100 vehicles and only on 2010 models.
That being said, keeping your brakes maintained is important to your safety and the life of your vehicle. If you are driving an aging vehicle or are noticing any issue whatsoever with how your brakes feel or perform, it’s best that you get a brake inspection to check it out.
Getting your Tucson brake check may not be your favorite way to spend an hour but it’s well worth it when you consider the alternative is having your brakes stop working while driving.
Tags: Brake Inspection, brake repair, Toyota Prius brakes
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