ER Autocare blog
The ER Autocare blog: car care tips, warning signs and maintenance guides for drivers in Columbus, Dublin, Upper Arlington and Plain City, OH.
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If your brakes squeal constantly, there is a problem with the brake system. ER Auto Care recommends that you have the brake system inspected right away to avoid the potential danger of being unable to stop your car, truck, utility vehicle, or van.
Signs that your wheels aren’t aligned include drifting to the right or left, squealing tires when you turn corners, and a steering wheel that isn’t centered, but how did your wheels get knocked out of alignment in the first place?
Uneven tire tread wear reduces the life you get out of your tires. For example, if you bought a set of tires that had a 30,000-mile guarantee but the tread wears down unevenly, you won’t get 30,000 miles out of the tires.
Uneven tread wear can cause big handling problems with your car. But the worst part is that uneven tread wear may kill off your car’s tires well before you’re ready to replace them.
If your car’s floorboards are wet, especially on the passenger side, your heater core could be leaking. This auto part is located underneath the dashboard on the passenger side of your automobile.
If your automobile is difficult to start, sputtering or stalling, or suddenly a gas hog, you may need an air filters change. If you cannot remember the last time the air filter was changed, you definitely need to change it.
Is your car sputtering when accelerating or idling? It’s a clear sign that something under the hood needs attention.
No, your car itself can’t make a New Year’s resolution, but you can make one for it. Well, actually, it’s more for yourself.
Just how cold does it get in Plain City, OH, in the winter? Well, we don’t get as cold as some of our neighbors to the north, but we still see temperatures in the 20s at night.
Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy family, friends, and reflect on everything you have to be thankful for. More people travel on Thanksgiving weekend than any other holiday in the year.
Wheel balancing is just as important as tire rotations. Unbalanced wheels will damage your vehicle’s tires.
A tire can be repaired only if the puncture is located in the tread area, the hole is ¼ inch or smaller, and multiple punctures are at least 16 inches apart. Tires with sidewall or shoulder damage, or those in poor condition, must be replaced.
