2014
Routine procedures can be done to your vehicle's tires to keep them lasting longer. When you get a new set of tires, you will want to do whatever possible to keep them in the best of shape for as long as you can. Here are some routine maintenance procedures that you can do to your tires to get longer mileage between tire installations:
Tire Rotation
Rotating the front left and right tire and the back left and right tire is important to keep your tires wearing at an even rate.
If you are of a certain age, then you were taught to pump your brakes in an emergency situation. If you got into an out-of-control skid you were supposed to pump your brakes to help slow your car down while still having some kind of traction and steering control. These days you don't need to do that because of anti-lock brake systems.
What Are Anti-Lock Brakes?
Basically, an anti-lock brake system does the same thing that you used to do when you pumped the brakes to help deal with a skid.
If you haven't taken your vehicle in for a tune up in a while, there could be some failing and weakening components that may be cheaper if you fix them before a complete failure happens. Especially in cases of high water temperatures or an overheating engine, you don't want to risk yourself by driving without repairs for too long. A few inspection and troubleshooting techniques can help you determine the cause of your overheating problems in order to get a more accurate estimate from mechanics.
