Automotive & Tire Tips | Lake Ridge Auto Care

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Why Does My Car Veer to the Right or Left?

posted on 3/11/2021 2:19:05 PM

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

posted on 2/11/2021 10:45:39 AM

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

posted on 1/15/2021 12:27:49 PM

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

posted on 12/14/2020 1:15:17 PM

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

posted on 12/14/2020 1:03:53 PM

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

posted on 11/26/2020 2:52:51 PM

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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What to Do if You Have a Flat Tire

posted on 11/19/2020 11:32:13 AM

Getting a flat tire — whenever it is — is always a huge inconvenience. You were going about your day and suddenly “boom!” You pull over to check the damage and notice your tire is flat. Now what? One thing you should not do when you get a flat tire is to continue driving. Without a proper tire, you can seriously damage your wheel, which will cause the need for a tire replacement. A flat tire is caused by either a puncture, tire failure, damage to the valve system, excessive wear and tear, s...

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Common Issues With Your Engine Cooling System

posted on 11/16/2020 4:31:18 PM

The primary job of the cooling system is to prevent the engine from overheating. The cooling system transfers the engine heat to the air to ensure the optimum engine operating temperature is obtained and is kept constant. All the components that make up the cooling system help it to properly absorbs, transports, and dissipates heat. Your engine creates small explosions every single minute that build up a lot of heat. The heat needs to be adequately channeled away, or it can potentially damage a...

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Winter Car Battery Care

posted on 11/10/2020 10:29:12 AM

There is nothing worse than a dead battery in the cold. In the winter cold, a dead battery is not only inconvenient, but it can also be dangerous. Your car battery has a natural tendency to drain itself. Weather conditions such as excessive summer heat or harsh winters can lead to a weak or dead battery. When the weather is extremely cold for an extended time, your battery will take longer to perform the necessary chemical reactions to start your vehicle. The engine will also require more power...

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How to Improve Your Car’s Fuel Economy

posted on 11/2/2020 12:30:02 PM

Owning a vehicle in today’s modern society is a fundamental necessity. However, there is one element about vehicle ownership that frustrates most of us. Although auto repairs and maintenance service can be frazzling, the constant rise in the price of fuel is one of the biggest issues for motorists. As gas prices remain high, improving your car’s mileage is crucial. You want to utilize every possible way of stretching a tank of gas further and reduce the number of times you must fill up per mo...

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