Posts by Dennis Vieira
All About Your TPMS in TIGARD
TIGARD drivers know that underinflated tires wear out more quickly. Underinflation is also a major cause of tire failure for OR auto owners. More flats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances are all results of underinflated tires. It’s hard for many TIGARD drivers to tell when a radial tire is underinflated. If your owner’s manual recommends 35 pounds…
Read MoreProtecting Your Vehicle from Theft in TIGARD, OR
Every car in TIGARD, OR, is at risk for theft. So it’s up to us to make our cars a less appealing target and more of a challenge – hopefully sending potential thieves to look elsewhere. The National Insurance Crime Bureau recommends a layered approach to protecting vehicles: Common sense Visible and audible devices Immobilizing…
Read MoreTylers Auto TV Maintenance Tips: The Belt Goes On
All TIGARD service advisors know that without the alternator, the battery will go dead in a few miles. The serpentine belt may also run the pumps for both the power steering and power brakes. And on many vehicles, the serpentine belt powers the water pump. The water pump circulates coolant through the engine to keep it within normal operating…
Read MoreCheck Your Shocks and Struts at Tylers Auto TV
Today we’re talking to TIGARD drivers about shocks and struts. They’re so easy for OR folks to forget about because they last so long and wear out so slowly. But your shocks are really responsible for keeping your tires on the road – so they’re very important. Without shocks, your wheels would be bouncing over bumps…
Read MoreGet Where You’re Going with Power Steering Service in TIGARD
Today we’re going to talk about power steering service in TIGARD. If you took an informal poll around TIGARD you’d probably find that most vehicle owners have never heard of power steering service. That’s not surprising. Even though power steering is standard on every vehicle, most people in TIGARD aren’t aware that it needs periodic…
Read MoreSuspension Service in TIGARD at Tylers Auto TV
When they hear the word suspension, many drivers in TIGARD may think back to those energetic days of grade school. Well, your vehicle’s suspension is actually a good thing because it keeps your vehicle up off the road and helps provide a comfy ride around TIGARD. Its job is to keep your wheels firmly planted over bumps and…
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