Automotive Tips from All Things Automotive & Diesel Service: Alignment Inspection
Posted October 27, 2015 12:00 PMUneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Idaho Falls drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.
When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspension and steering parts for signs of wear or damage. He?ll also compare your current alignment with the vehicle manufacturer?s settings.
Your vehicle owner?s manual will have a recommendation for when to check alignment. Of course, this recommendation is based on normal driving. If you have been in a crash, hit a curb/pothole, frequently drive off-road around Idaho Falls, or notice any symptoms of misalignment, have your All Things Automotive & Diesel Service service advisor perform an important alignment check.
All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-523-3903
Automotive Tips from All Things Automotive & Diesel Service: Rotor Problems
Posted October 21, 2015 12:00 PMThe brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car when you are driving in Idaho Falls.
Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less contact surface for the brake pads, leaving you with reduced braking power.
Over time and miles, rotors can also wear down below safe specifications. It is important for Idaho Falls drivers to know that simply replacing brake pads on a wheel with a bad rotor will not solve the problem. Depending on their condition, rotors may be resurfaced or replaced.
Brake noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal are signs of potential brake problems that should be addressed right away. If you have any brake concerns, please have your friendly and professional All Things Automotive & Diesel Service tech perform a thorough inspection.
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All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-523-3903
Automotive Tips from All Things Automotive & Diesel Service: Causes of Wheel Misalignment
Posted October 9, 2015 12:00 PMWhen properly aligned, all of your wheels are pointed in the same direction. Your vehicle will track true and handle the way it is designed. Idaho Falls drivers often associate our wheels being “knocked” out of alignment with an event like a major crash, hitting a pothole, curb or some other object. While these can certainly take your wheels out of alignment, the bumps and bounces of everyday Idaho Falls driving take their toll on wheel alignment as well. Your car can lose alignment over time with just normal driving.
When your wheels are out of alignment, the team of automotive professionals at All Things Automotive & Diesel Service in Idaho Falls can return your wheels to the factory settings. Most owners’ manuals suggest an inspection every year or two.
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All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-523-3903
Automotive Tips from All Things Automotive & Diesel Service: Air Conditioning Inspection
Posted October 1, 2015 12:00 PMMost auto manufacturers recommend an interval for an air conditioning system inspection. The inspection uncovers leaks, worn hoses and assesses the condition of the other components.
Environmental laws in some around Idaho Falls require leaks to be repaired before refrigerant can be added. Also some parts manufacturers require other components to be replaced along with certain failed parts in order to maintain the new part warranty. This is because a given failure may be the result of another worn or damaged part that will, if not replaced, prematurely damage the new component.
All Things Automotive & Diesel Service in Idaho Falls is fully equipped to restore your flow of cool air.
All Things Automotive & Diesel Service
1997 Walton Ave #C
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
208-523-3903