Why Wheel Balancing and Tire Rotation Save You Money on Tires
Posted February 28, 2016 12:46 PM
Folsom drivers want their tires to last as long as possible. Two ways to extend tire life are wheel balancing and tire rotation.
When wheels are out of balance, they wobble and vibrate. That makes the tires wear in a cupping pattern. If a front wheel is out of balance you'll feel it in the steering wheel. If it's a rear wheel you'll feel it through your seat. To fix this, your technician at Folsom Autotech puts weights on your wheels to balance them out.
That brings us to tire rotation. The front tires on a vehicle wear out faster than the rear tires. As they push through turns, the shoulders of the front tires wear down. So rotating front and rear tires allows them to all wear at about the same rate over the life of the tire.
Proper tire inflation will also help Folsom folks' tires last longer. Underinflated tires wear more on the shoulder and may even overheat. This could cause tire damage or a blow out. Overinflated tires wear too fast in the middle.
Four-wheel-drive trucks and SUV's tend to wear their tires more unevenly so rotation is even more important with them. Give Folsom Autotech a call to get our recommendation for your vehicle.
See your owner's manual or ask your service advisor at Folsom Autotech for your recommended tire rotation schedule. It's usually every 5,000 to 8,000 miles, or 8,000 to 13,000 km.
Tires are among the most important safety components on your vehicle. Take care of them and they'll take care of you.
Folsom Autotech
1126 A Sibley St
Folsom, California 95630
(916) 985-0274
Automotive Tips from Folsom Autotech: Making Your A/C System Last Longer
Posted February 27, 2016 10:12 AMFolsom drivers know that if their air conditioning system isn’t making cool air like it used to, there is a problem. It may be as simple as adding more of the right kind of refrigerant.
Your A/C requires special compressor oil, which circulates through the system along with the refrigerant, to lubricate and protect expensive components and keep seals and gaskets from drying out. If refrigerant has leaked out – so has the compressor oil. This oil needs to be replenished whenever refrigerant is added.
An air conditioning inspection at Folsom Autotech will uncover any potential problems and identify any necessary repairs needed to get Folsom drivers on the road to cool air once again.
Give us a call.
Folsom Autotech
1126 A Sibley St
Folsom, California 95630
(916) 985-0274