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Getting Your Car Ready For Winter

Published Tuesday, 13 November, 2012 by Darrin Michael. Categories: Ask a Technician .



Getting your vehicle ready for the winter months is an important chore for any vehicle owner. By preparing your car, you can avoid high repair bills and breaking down at the worst possible times.

Start preparing your car for winter by having a certified mechanic fix any major problems with the vehicle. Freezing temperatures can make existing problems with a vehicle, such as engine or transmission issues much worse. While he or she is fixing...
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Ask A Technician: How Many Tires do I Need?

Published Wednesday, 24 February, 2010 by Blake Arbogast. Categories: Ask a Technician .




Since tires affect the personality and performance of your vehicle, all four tires should be as identical as possible or handling problems may arise. If your tires don't match, it is possible that one end of your vehicle won't respond as quickly or completely as the other, making it more difficult to control.

Consider the following:

JUST ONE TIRE?

If your tires have a lot of remaining tread depth, but you need to replace just one that has been damaged by an accident, road hazard or a vandal, you should replace it with a tire that exactly matches the others. Select a replacement tire of the same brand, line, size and speed rating. While there may be a less expensive tire available, it wouldn't be a bargain this time because it would be different than the other three tires on your vehicle...
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Gas Saving Ideas from Dave Arbogast

Published Thursday, 18 February, 2010 by Blake Arbogast. Categories: Ask a Technician .





One very common question asked in our service drive is how to save at the pump.  Our Dave Arbogast Buick GMC Suzuki Technicians put together 10 gas saving tips to ease the strain on your wallet.  Check out our list, and feel free to send us some of your ideas.

1. Go the speed limit. Use cruise control.
Speed limits are calculated for maximum safety - they'll also reward you with maximum gas mileage. You can get up to 20 percent more mileage traveling 55 mph than 70 mph. Using cruise control provides additional gas savings.

2. Drive evenly. Avoid hard stops.
Quick starts burn gas while hard stops also cost you. Take your foot off the accelerator and coast a bit before stopping for a traffic light or a stop sign.

3. Avoid idling and rush hour traffic.
You're burning fuel while idling - up to a gallon every hour. So, avoid rush hour traffic when possible...
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