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1. THEY SIMPLY DON’T GRIP  Some tires can be brand new but feel like you’re driving on ice, even when the road’s perfectly dry. What’s most important for tires is that you feel safe while you’re behind the wheel. A car equipped with summer-only tires won’t perform well in wintery conditions, even when the tires are brand new. If the tires your vehicle has on it right now don’t get you the grip you need to feel confident, change them.  2. AN ILL-PLACED PUNCTURE  Most punctures in the tread section can be repaired, and only the combination plug-patch is an approved repair according to the Tire industry Association. But some punctures are in an area that flexes too much, near…

What is the Check Engine Light? This light is the visual indicator for problems in your vehicle’s on-board diagnostics system(OBD). Since the 1980s, many vehicles have been built to be run by the engine computer unit (ECU), which controls vehicle’s drivetrain and auxiliary systems based on input from the vehicle’s sensors. This computer will adjust your vehicle’s performance to keep your ride running smoothly. When it runs into an issue that the ECU cannot correct, the Check Engine Light (CEL) illuminates. The light is typically yellow or amber and features an image of engine with text telling the driver to check or service the engine or powertrain. The engine computer stores a diagnostic code when the engine light is on.…

A car tune-up is a suite of preventive maintenance services performed on a vehicle to ensure it continues to perform well. A tune-up typically includes replacing several important wear-and-tear parts, like the air filter, fuel filter, oxygen sensor, positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve, and spark-plug wires. Spark plugs inspection and cleaning are a must. An oil change and oil filter change, tire rotation, cabin air filter, brake inspection, transmission fluid change, and coolant-system flush may also be on the agenda. Check your owner’s manual for your manufacturer’s recommended service intervals for all systems. Regular vehicle maintenance is one of the best ways to protect your investment; performing a tune-up will extend the life of your vehicle. Check out…