Posts by Dennis Vieira
The Tylers Auto TV Guide to Saving Fuel: Get Rid of Dirty Oil
A lot of us drivers are asking ourselves the same question lately: how can we save on fuel? TIGARD area residents are all cutting back, if not in fuel consumption, then in other areas of our lives. Preventive Maintenance Preventive maintenance is an important way people in TIGARD can conserve fuel by improving fuel economy. And…
Read MoreRight or Left? Tylers Auto TV Power Steering Service
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today’s modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver’s arms. That’s why old cars had such large steering wheels: they needed…
Read MoreBeware of Cheap Tires in TIGARD
Do you like to shop for shoes in TIGARD?When buying a running shoe, is quality important?Does durability matter as long as the shoes look fabulous?Would you rather have one pair of long lasting shoes or two pairs of lower quality shoes at the same price? Is the warranty important when buying tires? TIGARD drivers should…
Read MoreAutomotive Tips from Tylers Auto TV: Signs of an Alignment Problem
When properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. TIGARD drivers often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like an accident, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can certainly take…
Read MoreAutomotive Tips from Tylers Auto TV: When to Replace a Damaged Tire
Repair or Replace? That’s a question TIGARD drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulders may not be able to…
Read MoreMaintaining Your Diesel in TIGARD
Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven’t been as common in the TIGARD area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as a result, we are going to see more TIGARD diesel-fueled vehicles on…
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