Posts by Dennis Vieira
Below 45 Degrees in TIGARD: Consider Winter Tires
Remember snow tires? They were basically just regular tires with big, knobby lugs to get them through deep snow. They were loud and rode hard, and TIGARD drivers couldn’t wait to get them off the car. Then along came television advertisements for “all-season” radials. OR drivers ran out and bought some and we thought we…
Read MoreRegular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Tylers Auto TV?
Today’s Tylers Auto TV article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many TIGARD drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in OR who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket statements lies a reasonable approach to severe…
Read MoreEngine Hydration for TIGARD Drivers: Role of Your Water Pump
The cooling system in an engine has five components: the radiator, the radiator cap, the hoses, the thermostat and the water pump. The water is literally the heart of the system. Just as your own heart keeps your blood circulating through your body, the water pump keeps coolant circulating through your engine. The water pump…
Read MoreThings Aren’t Always What They Seem
If you drive, you know at some point, something’s going to go wrong with your vehicle. And sometimes, it’s pretty easy to figure out what’s wrong, like a flat tire. But sometimes your vehicle’s symptoms can be really puzzling. One driver in OR was heading to work on a hot July day and noticed when…
Read MoreAutomotive Tips from Tylers Auto TV: Air Conditioning ? Common Problem
Your auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around TIGARD. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up. A common A/C problem for TIGARD drivers that visit Tylers Auto TV is contaminated refrigerant (the gas that cools the air). The inside…
Read MoreTalk to Tylers Auto TV About New Shoes for Your Vehicle
Custom wheels are one way that TIGARD folks express themselves and personalize their vehicle. But they aren’t as cheap and easy as sticking decals on your back window. There are several factors that need to be considered, including cost, the fit of the wheel, modifications that will have to be made to the vehicle, how the new wheels…
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