Posts by Dennis Vieira
Clean Air for Your Engine: A New Engine Air Filter at Tylers Auto TV
All of us in TIGARD know we have to get the oil changed in our vehicles periodically. That’s just part of good vehicle care. But when Tylers Auto TV technicians change your oil, they also usually inspect your air filter. That’s why they sometimes let you know that your air filter needs to be changed before releasing your…
Read MoreA Cool and Smooth Transmission in TIGARD
When it comes to preventive maintenance on our vehicles, most of us TIGARD drivers remember to get our oil changed. But services that occur at longer intervals — like transmission service — sometimes get overlooked. Yet transmission service is part of car care. A poorly maintained transmission will fail and lead to repairs. The transmission…
Read MoreCoolant/Antifreeze Service at Tylers Auto TV
Anyone who drives a car in TIGARD knows that engines get hot when they run. But did you know that engines need to be cooled to keep running? Heat inside an engine can cause the metal parts to expand, which can seize up an engine and make it stop running. It can even ruin the entire engine! Good vehicle care…
Read MorePicking the Right Tires in TIGARD
Shopping for tires in TIGARD can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let’s simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes. First off, there are summer tires. Those who buy summer tires in TIGARD are looking for maximum summertime performance. The rubber is a little softer to help stick to…
Read MoreAutomotive Tips from Tylers Auto TV: A Broken or Damaged Timing Belt
The timing belt rotates the cam shafts which open and close the valves that allow air, fuel, and exhaust to flow through the engine as it powers your car when you drive around TIGARD. An old timing belt can lose a “tooth” in the belt allowing it to slip. The engine could stop or misfire. Timing belt…
Read MoreTIGARD Car Owners Ask: Why Do I Need to Change My Serpentine Belt?
Any TIGARD driver who understands preventive maintenance knows that “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” is bad auto advice. Replacing a part before it breaks is much less costly for TIGARD residents than repairing the engine damage that comes after a part breaks or fails. A good example of this is the serpentine belt.…
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