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Your tires should be rotated every other oil change or every 6000 miles. Neglecting to rotate tires is a
major cause of premature tire wear.
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YES. The failure of a timing belt in many cars can result in major engine damage. The cost of repairing an
engine with a broken timing belt is much greater than the cost of a timing belt replacement.
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There are many sensors and computerized components that manage your vehicle's engine performance and
emissions. When one of these fails, the "check engine" light is illuminated. Although your car may seem to
run fine, it is important to have the issue addressed to prevent long-term problems.
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This is a very serious problem - if your car overheats for too long, you can damage your engine. As soon as
possible, find a safe place to pull off the road and shut the engine off! Do not attempt to check the fluid
level in the radiator; the hot fluid can cause severe burns. The best thing to do is have your car towed to
the nearest, trusted auto repair facility.
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You should get your oil changed every 3000 miles or as recommended in your vehicle's owner's manual.
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Milky brown engine oil is an indication of coolant in the oil. This can be caused by a blown head gasket (or
other gasket), a failed transmission cooler, or cracked casings. This condition is very serious and needs to
be checked by a professional technician immediately.
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Battery cables and terminals should be cleaned and inspected periodically to make sure they provide a good
electrical connection.
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Synthetic motor oils can be a good choice for high output, turbocharged or supercharged engines. Or for
vehicles that are used for towing (especially during hot weather), and vehicles that operate in extremely
cold or hot climates. Although more expensive than mineral-based oils, synthetic motor oils can improve fuel
economy and provide longer intervals between changes.
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To help ensure dependable, trouble-free performance, replace your car's fuel filter approximately every
30,000 miles or as recommended in your vehicle's owner's manual.
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For maximum fuel economy and peak engine performance, your spark plugs should be replaced every 30 months or
30,000 miles, unless your vehicle is equipped with 100,000-mile platinum tipped spark plugs.
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Always replace burned-out fuses with ones of the same amperage (printed on the fuse) and note that if a fuse
continues to "blow," you should have the circuit checked professionally by one of our technicians for
defects.