Archive for July 2016PCV Valve: What Is It?Posted July 31, 2016 9:15 AMMost Folsom drivers know something about preventive maintenance on a vehicle. We know we should routinely replace the oil and wiper blades and other fluids. But have you heard of a PCV valve ? This little car part needs to be replaced regularly or it can cause some serious problems in your vehicle engine. Folsom Autotech Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Folsom Autotech?Posted July 25, 2016 2:32 AMToday's Folsom Autotech article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Folsom drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in California who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket statements lies a reasonable approach to severe service maintenance at Folsom Autotech. Here's another example. Most trips around Folsom are less than 10 miles/16 km and outside temperatures are below freezing. This is the same reasoning, but in very cold California weather it takes even longer for the oil to get hot enough to evaporate the water, hence 10 miles/16 km as opposed to 4 miles/6.4 km. Folsom Autotech Automotive Tips from Folsom Autotech: When to Replace a Damaged TirePosted July 17, 2016 10:57 AMRepair or Replace? That’s a question Folsom 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 be repaired. And sometimes there is internal damage revealed on inspection that indicates the tire should not be repaired. Run flat tires should not be repaired. Repairing high performance tires may make them unsuitable for motorsports. Your friendly and professional Folsom Autotech service advisor can inspect your damaged tire and tell you if it can be safely repaired or if it should be replaced - and then help you get back on the roads around Folsom. Automotive Tips from Folsom Autotech: Air Conditioning ? Common ProblemPosted July 12, 2016 4:46 AMYour auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around Folsom. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.
By the Numbers: Tire Replacement at Folsom Autotech in FolsomPosted July 3, 2016 9:07 AMEver notice that your tire is covered with writing? It's like some hieroglyphic art form. Of course, Folsom drivers know that it's not just graffiti, but to most of us, it might as well be. Would you like to know what all those codes on your tire mean? It won't lead you to buried treasure, but it could help you make a better tire purchase at your local Folsom tire store. Folsom Autotech | ||
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