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SPRING FEVER
Great apps drivers
can use
DID YOU KNOW?
Smartphones are a convenient tool that few people can
now imagine living without. Smartphone-toting moms and
dads know they always have a camera on hand to take
quick snaps of their youngsters, while foodies rely on their
smartphones to find nearby restaurants or read reviews of
eateries while out on the town. But drivers also can benefit
from smartphones thanks to the following apps.
Waze: Commuters who download Waze to their
smartphones may wonder how they ever navigated their
daily treks to the office without this useful app, which allows
drivers to share real-time traffic and road information with
their fellow motorists. Drivers can use Waze to save time
and gas money and make their commutes less stressful.
Drivers who use Waze can actively report accidents and
find the least expensive gas prices posted by fellow drivers
in their community.
GasBuddy: While fuel prices dipped in late 2014 and
stayed low into 2015, today's drivers are still conditioned to
find the most affordable gas prices around. The GasBuddy
app makes it easy to do just that, as users can share gas
prices in their community, which fellow drivers can then
peruse to find the most affordable filling stations along
their driving routes. Drivers can even enter their city, ZIP
code or postal code to find the cheapest gas in their vicinity.
AAA Mobile: AAA members can use the AAA Mobile
app to access AAA services on their smartphones. Such
services include trip planning, member discounts and
roadside assistance. The app also includes a mobile version
of the motor club's popular TripTik Travel Planner, which
makes it easy for smartphone users to find club-approved
hotels, restaurants and attractions. Drivers can even create
and share trip itineraries between their desktop and mobile
devices.
Insurance: Nearly every auto insurance provider
now offers its own mobile app to policy holders. Such apps
may allow drivers to pay their bills, view their insurance
identification cards, peruse their policies, arrange for
roadside assistance and report claims among other things.
These apps put your auto insurance provider at your
fingertips and can make it much easier to manage your policy.
Motorists
who
still adhere to the old
standard of changing
their vehicles oil every
3,000 miles are likely
wasting their money.
The majority of todays
auto
manufacturers
now build vehicles that
can go twice as long,
if not longer, between
oil
changes.
Many
automakers now call for
oil changes every 7,500
miles, and some go even
further,
recommending
oil changes every 10,000
miles. Some vehicles can
even go as long as 15,000
miles before needing an
oil change. Vehicle owners
should consult their owners
manuals for advice on how
often their vehicles oil
should be changed. When
establishing an oil change
schedule for their vehicles,
many drivers are hesitant
to abandon the conventional
3,000 mile interval schedule
that was long espoused
by the auto industry. But
advancements in technology
have allowed manufacturers
to
recommend
longer
intervals
between
oil
changes, which benefits
motorists
bottom
lines
and even the environment.
Rather than needlessly
wasting perfectly good oil
every 3,000 miles, in many
instances motorists can
now continue to use that
oil twice as long, if not
longer, reducing waste-oil
dumping as a result. When
consulting an owners
manual for recommended
oil
change
intervals,
owners should resist the
temptation to follow the
severe schedules listed
in many owners manuals.
Such schedules are rarely
applicable under normal
circumstances, and only
serve to waste drivers
money and oil.
Tire maintenance
an important safety precaution
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Tires are the link between a vehicle
and the roadway, and tire quality has
a direct impact on the performance
and safety of an automobile. But
tire maintenance is easy to overlook.
However, ignoring tire maintenance
can threaten driver and passenger
safety and make a vehicle operate
inefficiently.
Steering, breaking ability and
traction are all governed by good
tires. Worn tread can result in longer
stopping times and make it difficult to
brake immediately in an emergency
situation. Although driving tends to be
the primary culprit behind worn down
tires, sometimes bald or unevenly
worn out tread is indicative of a
larger problem, such as a misaligned
wheelbase, improperly aligned tires
or tires that are underinflated. The
following are some common problems
associated with tires and how to
address these issues should they arise.
BLOWOUTS
Worn tire treads increase the risk of punctures, which can lead to blowouts. Bald tires also may blowout as a result of
friction on roadways that is met with minimal rubber. Getting caught on the side of the road with a tire blowout can be a
hassle, so routinely check tire treads and replace tires accordingly.
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TREAD DEPTH
Average new tires on cars usually start with 10/32 inch to 11/32 inch of original tread depth. When tread reaches a
depth of 2/32 inch, they are considered worn out. There are different ways to gauge tread
depth. Insert a penny into the tread groove with Lincolns head upside down and facing
you. If you can see all of Lincolns head, it is time to replace the tires. Another coin test is
to insert a quarter into the groove. If the tread touches Washingtons head, you have at
least 4/32 inch of tread left. Dont have any currency on hand? Then look at the treadwear
indicator bar molded into the tires. When these bars become flush with the adjacent ribs of
the tire, the tires should be replaced.
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Services/Products:
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4. Batteries
5. Diesels
6. Oil Changes
7. Tires
8. Wheel Balancing
9. Wheels
10. Chrome for those wheels
According to the Rubber Manufacturers Association, improper alignment causes rapid
or uneven treadwear. Tires should be aligned and balanced periodically to avoid irregular
wear and having to replace tires prematurely.
TREAD PATTERN
Tires feature different tread patterns depending on the brand of tire. They may be
directional, asymmetrical, nondirectional, and directional/asymmetrical. When purchasing
replacement tires, it is adviseable to match the tread pattern to the existing tires. This
helps enhance the performance of the car. In fact, some newer cars require tread to match.
Mismatched treads may cause problems with transmission shifting or impact control and
steadiness.
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TIRE PRESSURE
Underinflation of tires can cause failure, stress and
irregular wear. Underinflated tires also may contribute to
loss of control that leads to accidents. Always maintain the
manufacturers recommendations for the correct pressure,
which should be adjusted based on the temperature.
Tires should undergo the same inspection and
maintenance as other parts of the vehicle. Tires are a vital
component to safe driving, and routine maintenance can
prevent accidents and other problems.
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