Posts by Dennis Vieira
Automotive Tips from Tylers Auto TV: Rotor Problems
The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in TIGARD. Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less contact…
Read MoreUnder Pressure in TIGARD: TPMS
Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in TIGARD, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System. The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 2006 and 2007…
Read MoreUsed Cars: Tylers Auto TV Advice on What to Do After You Buy
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious TIGARD drivers. But how can we know we’re getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else’s problems? There are good used vehicles for sale in the TIGARD area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when families downsize or even when someone just wants a…
Read MoreHow Does Tylers Auto TV Know What to Recommend?
When you drop your vehicle off at Tylers Auto TV in TIGARD, they don’t just poke around under your hood looking for stuff to do. Tylers Auto TV professionals have lists and procedures they follow for different types of service. First of all, your TIGARD service center will note the mileage on your vehicle. They’ll then…
Read MoreAsk Tylers Auto TV About the Importance of Service Intervals
Today in our Tylers Auto TV blog, we’re going to talk about following recommended service intervals. Your vehicle isn’t the only aspect of your life with recommended intervals: What about six-month dental cleanings and regular physical exams? Then there’s laundry, mowing the lawn, paying your electric bill, changing your furnace filter – you get the idea.…
Read MoreOn Board Diagnostics for Your Engine
Starting in 1996, Tylers Auto TV service technicians have been able to use a standardized diagnostic system to help determine what is wrong with a vehicle. This diagnostic system works in tandem with the Engine Control Modules for each vehicle’s engine. The Engine Control Module is a computer that monitors and controls many engine functions.…
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