Blog

Cars made in the past 10 to 15 years have an electronic sensor in each wheel that detects tire pressure. When the tire pressure is lower than the manufacturer requires, the sensor causes a light on your dashboard to illuminate. This is a sure sign to check your tire pressure.

The light could go off when the temperature drops. For each 10-degree Fahrenheit drop, the tire loses 1.0 psi. Even when the weather is consistent, natural loses amount to about 1.5 psi every month. A puncture could also cause a loss of pressure.

 

Eventually we all need to replace our tires with a new set. When that time comes it is helpful to be able to read the sizing code on the tire's sidewall. If you have never seen how that code is broken down that can make it a bit intimidating to tackle though.

Fortunately, once you see how it does break down it becomes very easy to decipher. For example, a sizing code that reads P205/55R16 would translate to:

• P - Passenger vehicle type tire
• 205 - Tire width. This tire would be 205 millimeters wide.
• 55 - Aspect ratio. The height…

Do you dread having to drive anywhere because you know that you're going to feel every bump and crack in the road? Your vehicle should not only be functional: it should also be comfortable. To ensure that your vehicle is both, regular maintenance of the suspension system is necessary.

Your vehicle's suspension system is comprised of many components. These include shocks, struts, tie-rods, ball joints, and bushings. As these components wear down and deteriorate, your vehicle's handling performance and ride comfort will diminish. To keep this from happening, it is necessary to...

If you don't regularly service your car you may be shortening the life of your vehicle. It is important to perform maintenance on your car at least a few times a year. The best way to remember to do this is to schedule an appointment with us at Fayetteville Dodge Ram at the beginning of every season.

Seasonal Maintenance Milestones For Your Vehicle https://t.co/JoGN4AZa31 pic.twitter.com/EIU3xfTuNR

— Scamper smith (@ScamperSmith) October 4, 2017

Everyone breathes a great big sigh when they are driving along, and a dashboard warning light comes on. This light indicates that something is wrong with your vehicle. It can be a very simple issue, or it can be something more involved. We know how much you hate having a vehicle issue, but if you bring your vehicle in, we can make sure the issue is fixed now before something more expensive and involved occurs.

Rotating your vehicle's tires is a crucial component to proper vehicle operation. It's a regular maintenance item that should always be on your list when visiting your mechanic.

We as a country have come a long way from the days of the horse and carriage. With the advent of automobiles, animals with inescapable biological needs have been replaced with the roaring, tireless machines of today. On the downside, the present rider can't truly know what is wrong with their mechanical steed until said problem presents itself in most inconvenient ways. Among the many delicate parts of the average automobile, the tires usually the first to go. It is important to always consider the state of ones tires.
 

On average, vehicle owners should replace their brakes every 50,000 miles. Depending on the vehicle and its wear and tear, they may need replacing sooner. Your car’s manual provides a good source of information for when to consider brake repair or servicing. There are other indicators that breaks may be in need of repair or replacement.

When brakes have worn down, they usually make a metallic, scratching noise. This screeching noise is unmistakable. Faulty brakes may also feel jittery due to warping......

 

It is the norm these days for cars to be designed to last a long time. However, to keep driving safely, smoothly and efficiently, the vehicle will need routine general care and maintenance. One of the most important ways of maintaining your car is to pay attention to the check engine light. The check engine light is a warning that something is wrong with the vehicle.

These are a few of the more typical reasons why the check engine light may come on:

• Loose gas cap
• Bad catalytic converter
• Faulty ignition coils
• Oxygen sensor needs replacing
• Thermostat is working improperly…