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Archive for January 2019How to Get Better Gas Mileage in CHERRY HILLPosted January 27, 2019 1:31 AMThere is no escaping it: things work better when you take care of them. Something most of us in CHERRY HILL can relate to is our computers. You've probably noticed how they get slower and slower over time. It takes longer to start up and programs take forever to load. Eventually, many of us just get a new computer at our nearest CHERRY HILL computer store. But computer experts know that there are things you can do to delay the need for a new computer purchase. You can run utilities that clean off temporary files and clean your memory registry. You can optimize your hard drive and a number of other things. All of these things can help you save money on gas at CHERRY HILL pumps. Give us a call. Joe D'Auria's Auto For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in CHERRY HILL)Posted January 20, 2019 5:30 AMThink of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get your brakes checked out. After all, you have to be able to stop if you want to be safe. Nearly all newer vehicles have disc brakes on the front, and many have that type of brake on all four wheels. That makes it likely you'll be getting disc brakes fixed at some time in your vehicle's lifetime. Knowing how disc brakes work is as easy as riding a bicycle. If your bike had hand brakes, you'll probably remember a mechanism that squeezed a couple of pads on each side of your bicycle wheel when you applied the brakes. Disc brakes are similar; but instead of the bike wheel, there's a metal disc instead. If that disc is warped or has irregularities in it, it's going to vibrate. It used to be that rotors were thick, and when they warped, a technician could "turn" them to scrape off a layer of metal so their sides were straight again. The latest vehicles are using thinner, lighter rotors with a slightly different construction. Now, it's likely that rotors that are resurfaced this way will not have enough metal left to work safely. In fact, some manufacturers advise only replacing rotors that are worn out. Newer designs have reduced rotor prices, and in many cases, the labor cost of turning the rotors is higher than buying new. There are times, though, where your rotors can be resurfaced and still meet manufacturer specifications. If you have a rotor replaced on one side of your vehicle, it might be a good idea to replace rotors on the other side, too. Maybe you're looking for the new rotors to last longer than the ones that were on there. New technologies can offer a longer lifespan in a premium rotor. Armed with knowing the type of driving you do, you and your Joe D'Auria's Auto service advisor can make the best decision on which direction you want to go with your new brakes. Joe D'Auria's Auto Automotive Tips from Joe D'Auria's Auto: Air Conditioning ? Common ProblemPosted January 13, 2019 8:58 AMYour auto air conditioning system cools and conditions the air in your passenger compartment when you are driving around CHERRY HILL. It also removes moisture from the air to keep your windows from fogging up.
CHERRY HILL Alignment ServicePosted January 6, 2019 10:37 AMYour car might have an alignment problem if: it drifts or pulls to one side, your steering wheel is off center, you have uneven tire wear or your car doesn't feel like it handles right. When all of a vehicle's wheels are lined up exactly with each other, your wheels are in alignment. Running into potholes around CHERRY HILL and smacking a curb or other object are great ways to knock your car out of alignment. Then, one or more of your wheels starts pulling in a slightly different direction and the problems begin. Like most things, your manufacturer has suggested a mileage interval for having your alignment checked. But if you run into a curb, pothole or something else that's given you a big jolt, pay attention to whether your vehicle is pulling to one side when you drive. It's better to have your alignment checked before waiting to see if there is uneven tire tread wear - by then, the damage is done. Joe D'Auria's Auto Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Joe D'Auria's Auto?Posted January 1, 2019 12:39 PMToday's Joe D'Auria's Auto article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many CHERRY HILL drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in NJ who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere between a complete lack of awareness and the dire blanket statements lies a reasonable approach to severe service maintenance at Joe D'Auria's Auto. Here's another example. Most trips around CHERRY HILL are less than 10 miles/16 km and outside temperatures are below freezing. This is the same reasoning, but in very cold NJ weather it takes even longer for the oil to get hot enough to evaporate the water, hence 10 miles/16 km as opposed to 4 miles/6.4 km. Joe D'Auria's Auto | ||
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