ROSEVILLE AUTO REPAIR

Have you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in ROSEVILLE, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS system on 2008 model year passenger vehicles and light trucks. Some 2006 and 2007 models may have them as well. The system has a warning light that is mounted on the dashboard that will go on if one of the tires becomes severely underinflated.Why the new requirement? Because underinflated tires are the number one cause of tire failure. Tire blowouts cause crashes and sometimes fatal accidents. Underinflated tires also need longer stopping distance and can skid, both of which also present dangers on MI roads. Many flat tires can also be prevented by proper tire inflation, and though this may seem an economic consideration, ROSEVILLE drivers who have changed a flat on the side of the road recognize that this has serious safety concerns as well.A ... read more

When your vehicle has a problem or just needs some routine service, you might get a little nervous. Your vehicle's so important to your life in ROSEVILLE, you need to get back on the road as soon as possible – with the problem fixed right the first time.If you've ever checked into some of the technician training Gordie's Garage Inc professionals receive, you may be surprised at how much specialized knowledge and skill goes into diagnosing and repairing a modern car. For example: Today there are four cylinder engines that generate more power than the 1980s-era V-8's. I mean a new V-6 Toyota Camry could beat Sonny Crocket's Ferrari in a race to 60 mph/100 kph. Our engines are more and more powerful and at the same time their fuel economy keeps inching up – even with steep ROSEVILLE gas prices. They are also amazingly reliable: Kudos to the automotive engineers. But the advances come at the price of simplicity. The modern v ... read more

Since driving requirements and lifestyles differ among ROSEVILLE drivers, your vehicle manufacturer publishes two auto maintenance schedules: the regular schedule and the severe service schedule. Which schedule should ROSEVILLE drivers follow? Here are some questions to ask yourself:Are most of your trips less than four miles/six kilometers around ROSEVILLE?Are most of your trips less than 10 miles/16 kilometers in below-zero MI temps?Are most of your trips off-highway in MI?Do you drive often in dusty ROSEVILLE areas?Do you regularly tow a trailer or carry heavy loads around ROSEVILLE?Do you drive in very hot or very cold MI weather?Think about your typical week. Do you live by your nearest ROSEVILLE on-ramp and enjoy a non-stop commute? Or, do you drive the neighborhood car pool in stop-and-go traffic on ROSEVILLE surface streets? Let's suppose your owner's manual says the severe service oil change recommendation is 3,000 miles/5,000 kilometers and the stan ... read more

The hottest MI news story may be different every day, but there's one topic that seems to come up over and over again – the price of gas in ROSEVILLE. If you feel like most of your paycheck goes into your gas tank, this post is for you. Here are several basic things people in ROSEVILLE can do to greatly reduce their gas consumption, save money, and help the environment. You can really improve your fuel economy by how you drive – but first, here's a review of things you can do for your vehicle that'll save gas no matter how you drive.The first one for ROSEVILLE drivers is keeping tires properly inflated. That can save 2 miles per gallon/.85 km per liter. Driving on low tires is like driving through sand – your car just has to work harder. Most ROSEVILLE service centers will fill up your tires for free, so just ask Gordie's Garage Inc. Also, make a habit of checking your tire pressure whenever you fill up. Many ROSEVILLE gas stations have an air hos ... read more