Archive for November 2020Fall and Spring Checkup in ClovisPosted November 29, 2020 11:50 AM
Come and see us at Triple A Automotive for your Spring and Fall automotive checkup. Triple A Automotive Triple A Automotive: Good Service and Good Fuel EconomyPosted November 22, 2020 2:41 AMMost Clovis auto owners want to save on gas and seek our advice on improving economy. At Triple A Automotive, we are frequently asked, however, if it is really worth the extra effort. Just how much money can Clovis drivers actually save?
DOLLARS PER GALLON $3.00 / $3.50 / $4.00 TUNE UP 4%.12.14.16 The next item is replacing a clogged engine air filter. Your engine needs enough air to burn fuel efficiently for the best mileage. A clean air filter means you get plenty of air. The fact that the air's clean protects your engine. That can save you up to 10 percent or 35 cents a gallon.
DOLLARS PER GALLON$3.00 / $3.50 / $4.00 AIR FILTER 10%.30.35.40 Fixing a faulty oxygen sensor can improve economy by up to 40 percent. That's a whopping $1.40 in savings per gallon. Bring your car to Triple A Automotive in Clovis and we'll check your oxygen sensor.
DOLLARS PER GALLON$3.00 / $3.50 / $4.00 FAULTY O2 SENSOR 40%1.201.401.60
Here's an easy one for Clovis auto owners. Inflate your tires to the recommended pressure. That could save you three percent or 11 cents a gallon. Even a little drop in pressure will bring down your economy, so check your tires every week.
DOLLARS PER GALLON$3.00 / $3.50 / $4.00 TIRE INFLATION 3%.09.11.12 Your vehicle has recommended a specific weight of motor oil. The recommendation is based on engine design and will give you the best protection. Using a heavier weight could cost one to two percent in reduced economy, or up to seven cents a gallon. Another thing Clovis vehicle owners can do to improve that costs nothing is to toss the junk out of our trunks. In other words, clean out the car and stop hauling around non-essentials. Don't treat your vehicle like a storage locker. Dumping 100 pounds of extra weight adds up to a 2% savings at the pump. Triple A Automotive
Are There Blind Spots in Clovis?Posted November 15, 2020 10:36 AM
All Clovis drivers have blind spots – and no, I'm not talking about the fact that you really don't sing like Adele. I mean the areas of the road that you can't see when you're driving around Clovis. Triple A Automotive The Truth about Tire Pressure (Tire Inflation)Posted November 8, 2020 10:10 AMMost light vehicles (under 10,000 pounds/4,500 kg) in North America sold from 2008 model year on have a feature that many people are confused about. It's the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS). You may have some experience with it yourself if you own a newer vehicle. Vehicles with TPMS have sensors in each tire that are supposed to warn the driver when tire pressure gets dangerously low. That's important because tires that are significantly under-inflated can cause very serious accidents. Unfortunately, many drivers think the TPMS does all the work keeping track of tire pressure. To them, as long as the warning light or gauge isn’t giving a warning, the tires must have the proper amount of air pressure in them. That's not the case. Tire pressure monitoring systems aren't all created equal. Some give you a digital readout of the pressures in each individual tire. But many simply have a warning light that looks like the cross section of a tire with an exclamation point in the middle. If you don't know what it is, it's because it's not instantly recognizable as a tire. In fact, one company that makes TPMS, Schrader Performance Sensors, surveyed drivers. Their study showed that more than 40 percent of drivers didn't know that that warning light was. One out of 5 of the drivers who did know what the light was only looked at their tires after the light came on to see if they could see any that needed air; they never checked them with a tire gauge or had someone else do it. Ten percent of them didn't do anything when the light came on. In most vehicles with TPMS, the warning comes on only when the tires are more than 25% underinflated. The American Automobile Association says that's under the pressure you need for safe vehicle operation. The bottom line is once a month you should make sure your tires are inflated to the manufacturer's recommendations. That means each tire should be measured with an accurate, external tire gauge. To be confident you are getting a correct reading, take your vehicle to a reputable service facility where their equipment is calibrated and they know what they're doing. Severely underinflated tires can contribute to an accident that kills or severely injures people. The idea behind TPMS is well intended, but the system was never meant to replace regular inflation measurements and maintenance. Periodically have your tires checked for proper inflation. Triple A Automotive Keeping Your Engine Cool in Clovis, CAPosted November 1, 2020 10:51 AM
Your vehicle manufacturer has also specified a cooling system service interval. With a cooling system service at Triple A Automotive in Clovis, the old coolant is replaced with correct clean fluid that contains the additives required to prevent corrosion. The additives are depleted over time and you need fresh fluid for adequate protection. Your radiator pressure cap should be replaced at this service as well. Triple A Automotive | ||
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