Make sure your car is ready for the snow and ice this winter. The first thing you want to check is your tires. When the tread is worn below 2/32 of an inch, it’s time to replace your tires. A quick ...
Low tire tread depth can be a safety issue. When the road is wet, low tread depth can cause the tire to hydroplane, or skim across the surface of the water, which can make you lose control. You also ...
Road safety is no laughing matter, as an ill-prepared and poorly maintained car is not only a hazard to the driver and occupants within it, but to other road users and pedestrians too. Arguably, ...
Car maintenance can be a stressful and daunting idea for many people, but there are several basic tasks that almost anyone can handle. Since your tires are the only part of your car designed to touch ...
A tire check should be part of your regular car maintenance routine because it can improve your safety and even boost your car’s fuel economy. And in the long run, it may save both time and money. To ...
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — We could soon see the first flurries of the season, which means it’s time to make sure your car is ready to tackle the ice and snow. Before temperatures drop and rain turns to ...
As far as routine auto maintenance goes, it's common knowledge that changing your oil, rotating your tires, and replacing filters can not only lengthen the life of your engine but also help increase ...
Every vehicle owner might be quick to admit that the list of things you should do to properly care for a car, truck, or SUV can, at times, seem overwhelming. But most might also agree that the peace ...
Checking a tire’s tread depth is so easy that you could literally do it every single time you get into your car without really altering your life or disturbing any of your plans. With only a quarter, ...
Inflate tires to the recommended tire pressure when cold, like in the morning after the car has been sitting. Check your car’s owner’s manual for the recommended pressure, or inside the driver’s side ...