Albuquerque Auto Repair

Cold weather tip. There are some easy solutions to help with the morning frosty windshield. Replace your windshield wipers with a premium blade that can stand up to the frost and snow. Use a washer fluid with anti-freeze properties or Rain-X. Give the windshield a Rain-X treatment to reduce water’s ability to bond with the glass. NAPA Wipers for a frosty windshield

Summer is here and there are a few things to keep in mind for your automobile. 1) Most car battery damage occurs in summer heat. Keep your car starting by staying on top of your car battery health. 2) Tire pressure fluctuates with hot temperatures in the afternoon and cooler temperatures overnight. Don’t over-inflate your tires in the summer months. 3) Keep your gas tank full. This can help reduce heat on your fuel pump and keep that part from wearing out prematurely

THE BREAK DOWN ON BRAKE SYSTEMS We rely on our brakes to safely slow and stop our vehicles. You’ve probably had the experience where you’ve slammed on your brakes and started to skid. When your wheels are locked up, you are just sliding over the road. And if the road is wet or slick or covered with gravel – you really get out of control. Steering is next to impossible. That is why anti-lock brake systems (ABS) were invented: to help you maintain control in extreme stopping conditions. As mentioned, control is lost when your wheels lock up. ABS keeps your brakes from locking – helping you stop while maintaining your ability to steer. Sensors on each wheel equipped with ABS monitor wheel spin and compare it with vehicle speed sensors. When you are pressing on the brakes, still traveling forward but your wheels are not turning, the ABS system steps in and modulates the brakes. The ABS quickly “pumps” the brakes, not allowing the wheels to lock up while still applying braking pressure. Thi ... read more

COLD TIRE PRESSURE TIPS Your tire pressure changes with cooling temperatures. This time of year, pressures can be erratic. Every 10 degrees colder, your tire can loose 1-2 lbs (PSI) of tire pressure. With 70 degree afternoons, and 30 degrees overnight, your pressure cold be affected by as much as 8 pounds of pressure per square inch. Having evenly inflated tires at the proper pressure improves handling and fuel efficiency. Stop by today and get your tires topped off. Schedule Service