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The Link between Auto Repair and Fuel Efficiency

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The Link between Auto Repair and Fuel Efficiency
Many untreated auto repairs can hinder the fuel efficiency of your vehicle, costing you more at the pump over time. With rising gas prices, our team at Klingemann Car Care Center Tire Pros has outlined several simple but important vehicle maintenance and repair suggestions which can positively affect fuel consumption as well as prevent wear and tear of your vehicle.   Regular Oil ChangesFollowing recommended oil change intervals set by your vehicle's manufacturer can increase ...
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How Tires Can Affect Fuel Efficiency

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How Tires Can Affect Fuel Efficiency
Did you know that your tires can impact your vehicle's overall fuel efficiency and decrease your MPG if they are not properly maintained? With rising gas prices, our team at Klingemann Car Care Cener Tire Pros has taken some time to outline how tire pressure and the type of tire on your vehicle can affect your vehicle's fuel efficiency.  Tire Type & SizeThe type of tire you choose for your vehicle can also impact your MPG. Smaller tires decrease fuel consumption while large...
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Getting Road Trip Ready During Summer

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Getting Road Trip Ready During Summer
 Summer is the season for travel to new destinations with your family, friends, or in your own company. Being prepared is important to ensure your trip goes as smoothly as possible. From a pre-trip inspection for ensuring your vehicle is ready to hit the road, to being prepared for the unexpected during your travel, the team at Klingemann Car Care Centers Tire Pros has outlined some important steps to take to before you hit the road.Inspect Your Spare TireAlways check your spare tire to ens...
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How Old is My Tire?

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Determining your tire age is very important for your driving safety. Driving with a tire over six years old could be putting you and your passengers in danger. Tires dry rot with age from the inside out. When the tire gets older, it is exposed to the elements, and the strength of the bond between the rubber and the steel belts is reduced. This can cause cracks in the rubber, which may appear on the tire’s surface and can also appear out of sight within the structure of the tire. Keeping a reco...
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Why Does My Car Veer to the Right or Left?

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Your vehicle should always drive straight and true. If your car veers to the right or left, there could be several possible causes — some more severe than others. The problem doesn’t always have an obvious cause. There could be an issue with tires, wheel balance, and other factors that can cause the vehicle to drift. You will need the help of an expert auto mechanic to properly diagnose the problem. It is hard to focus on safe driving when you’re constantly tugging your wheel so you can keep...
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Our Recommended Tire Safety Checklist

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Tires should never be neglected. The safety of your vehicle depends on it. Your car’s brakes, along with the tires, are two of the most crucial components of your vehicle. Ensuring you are driving a safe vehicle is important not only for your own safety but for other people on the road as well. Having a tire safety checklist is an important part of making sure you are driving a safe vehicle. When you get behind the wheel, especially to travel long distances, you should perform a quick safety c...
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How to Break in Your New Car

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You are stepping into the new year with a shiny, brand-new car. You can’t wait to take it out on the road and break it in. But how exactly do you do that? Breaking in a new car is a practice that has been recommended by manufacturers for decades. The ritual is often referred to as conventional wisdom. It involves a combination of driving techniques, precautions, and maintenance tasks to help extend a car’s lifespan. Properly breaking in your automobile will ensure that early engine wear is ke...
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How to Choose the Right Tire

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Tires are the only point of contact between your vehicle and the road. They also support the weight of the vehicle. Tires play a vital role in ensuring your car is safe to be driven. Selecting the right tires for your vehicle is an important task. Get it wrong, and you can jeopardize your car's performance and its ability to tackle any type of weather. Car tires usually need to be replaced every three or four years. Your tires must handle a wide variety of climatic conditions, so you need to ma...
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Common Auto Heating & Cooling Issues

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The heating and cooling system are connected within your car, but they function as separate systems. Maintaining you’re A/C and heating systems involves having regular maintenance performed to avoid any larger issues down the line. Proper maintenance of these components can make the difference between a comfortable and relaxed drive and a torturous journey. The auto heating & cooling systems have so many components that it’s sometimes difficult to know what may be causing a malfunction or per...
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How to Extend the Life of Your Brakes

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Keeping your car’s brakes in good condition is one of the most crucial preventative maintenance items for keeping yourself, your passengers, and your car safe on the road. Your vehicle’s brake components are not going to last forever, but you can keep them properly maintained to preserve their usefulness and make sure they keep performing at their best. A faulty brake system can reduce your safety on the road and can cause other serious problems and expensive damages to your vehicle. Working ...
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