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Summer’s extreme temperatures can destroy a vehicle’s battery. The Car Care Council advises vehicle owners to have their cars’ batteries tested periodically and replaced, if necessary, to avoid be-ing stranded.
Excessive heat and overcharging shortens the life of a battery. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, which then damages the internal structure of the battery. A malfunctioning component in the charg-ing system, usually the voltage regulator, allows too high a charging rate, which will eventually destroy a battery.
“When most motorists think of dead batteries that cause starting failure, they think of severe winter weather, but summer heat is the real culprit,” said Rich White, executive director, Car Care Council. “Many battery problems start long before the tem-peratures drop. A few simple steps now can help you
avoid the cost and inconvenience of a breakdown later.”To get the most life out of a battery, the Car Care Council suggests the following:
• Be sure the electrical system is charging at the correct rate; overcharging can damage a battery as quickly as undercharging.
• If your battery is the type that needs to be topped off, check it regularly, especially in hot weather. Add distilled water when necessary.
• Always replace a battery with one that’s rated at least as high as the one originally specified.
• Keep the top of the battery clean. Dirt becomes a conductor, which drains battery power. Further, as corrosion accumulates on battery terminals it becomes an insulator, inhibiting current flow.
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Discover a Better Ride on Wet Roads(NewsUSA) - Bald or poorly maintained
tires won’t get you very far when it
comes to driving on slippery roadways.
With improper equipment and mainte-
nance, slick surfaces from rain storms
are a major threat to safety on the road.
Take control by following this advice
from your friends at Firestone Com-
plete Auto Care on ways to prepare
yourself and your vehicle for possible
wet weather.
During wet weather conditions, drive
slowly and keep in mind that stopping
distances will be longer than usual.
Stopping on a wet road can take up to
four times the stopping distance of a
dry road.
Rainwater that mixes with oil or grime
on the streets can cause slippery condi-
tions that may result in unexpected
skidding.
Drive smoothly. To maintain control of
your vehicle, try to avoid jerky, abrupt
movements when braking, accelerating
or turning.
Check your tires at least once a month.
This includes proper rotation, inflation,
repair and replacement.
In many areas of the country, the snow
and ice of winter leave roads in bad
shape. Hitting a pothole can damage
your tire and/or the wheel of your
vehicle. The sharp impact can cause im-
mediate tire or wheel failure or internal
damage that can lead to tire failure
weeks later. Keeping your tires properly
inflated will help reduce pothole dam-
age and other road hazards.
Here’s an extra tip about potholes:
If you do have to hit a pothole, avoid
braking during the impact. Instead,
attempt to brake before impact and
release just prior to contacting the pot-
hole. Braking during impact sets up the
tire and wheel assembly for a “solid hit”
against the edge of the hole. Less severe
damage occurs when a tire is rolling,
rather than skidding, over the pothole.
Save yourself money on expensive
repairs by following these tips to help
keep your vehicle running in tip-top
shape.
Extreme Summer Heat Can Burn Up Car BatteriesNewsUSA
Drivers should be extra cautious when driving on
wet roads.
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Extreme Summer Heat Can Burn Up Car Batteries
Discover a Better Ride on Wet Roads
Auto Pro
Squeeze more savings out of the gas pump this summer
Tips for a Stress-Free Commute
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n Where did you grow up?
My hometown is Fort Worth, TX.
n Why do you live in the Lubbock area and what do you like most about it?
My wife’s family lives here, so we moved to Lubbock to be closer to them. The sunsets are one of my favorite things about Lubbock – it’s God’s country.
n What is the most gratifying aspect of your job?
When I sell a car and someone is so overcome with happiness that they start crying and give me a hug. It makes me feel so good to know that I helped them find exactly what they wanted and that I guided them through the process. In the last four months, I have received this response two times.
n Why should someone come see you to buy a vehicle?
I feel it is important for someone in my position to be honest, up-front, easy to deal with, and not pushy. I strive to be all these things and make my customers have the best buying experience I can give them.
n What is the most memorable car you have ever sold or what was the first car you sold?
The first car I sold is definitely the most memorable one. After signing all the paperwork and handing her the keys, she started to cry because she was so happy.
n What is the most interesting place you have ever been?
Honestly, the most interesting would have to be the Marine Corps Boot Camp!
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Squeeze more savings out of the gas pump this summer(ARA) - With gas prices on an eternal upswing and the summer driving season
in full force, drivers are looking for ways to alleviate the pain at the pump. Some
simple steps can make a big difference in your fuel economy so you can save
money and get the most out of every gallon.
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Start with the type of tire you
have, for example. Thanks to
a mix of Mother Nature and
clever eco-technology, there’s
a new tire that uses the oil
from orange peels to create a special rub-
ber compound that makes it more fuel
efficient and last longer.
“The mixture of orange oil and rubber in
our new AVID Ascend improves grip and
treadlife without giving up other gas-sav-
ing properties like low rolling resistance,”
says Pat Keating, manager of technical
engineering for Yokohama Tire Corpora-
tion, maker of a variety of truck and car
tires. “Orange oil, a sustainable resource, is
the differentiator.”
Keating explains that low rolling resis-
tance (LRR) tires improve fuel efficiency
because they provide less friction as the
tire rolls down the road. Less energy is
wasted, which is good for eco-conscious
and budget-wary consumers who want to
maximize their mileage.
“Studies show driving on LRR tires alone
can save about $100 annually on gas. Add
orange oil and the savings go even higher.
It makes the Ascend about 20 percent
more energy efficient than a standard tour-
ing tire - that means hundreds of dollars in
fuel savings over the life of the tire.”
Thanks to the presence of orange oil in the
manufacturing process, fuel efficiency is
achieved as well as long life. How long? Up
to 85,000 miles in the case of the Ascend
so drivers can keep driving on this season. But
consumers can also save money by simply driving
smarter and checking/maintaining their tires regu-
larly. Here are some of Keating’s money-saving tips:
* Keep your tires properly inflated. Once a month,
when the tires are cold (at least three to four hours
after the vehicle has been driven), check tire pres-
sure with a reliable tire gauge. Be sure the valve
stems have a plastic or metal cap to keep dirt out
and seal against leakage.
* Slow down. All vehicles lose fuel economy at
speeds above 55 mph. Driving 55 mph instead of 75
mph can reduce fuel cost by 25 percent. Driving 65
mph instead of 75 mph can save 13 percent.
* Turn off your engine if you’re stopped for more
than a couple of minutes. Fuel efficiency savings
of up to 19 percent are possible by not letting your
engine idle too long while stationary.
* Taking off from a stoplight like a drag racer and
then slamming on the brakes to stop consumes gas
at a faster rate. Accelerating less and slowing mod-
erately can increase fuel efficiency by more than
30 percent. Also, many traffic lights are timed for
efficient traffic flow, so you’ll hit more green lights in
a row by maintaining the speed limit.
* Tires must be replaced when the tread is worn
down to 2/32 of an inch. An easy test: place a penny
into a tread groove. If part of Lincoln’s head is
covered by the tread, you’re driving with the proper
amount of tread. If you can see all of his head, you
should buy a new tire.
* Tires should be rotated at least every 6,000 to
8,000 miles and the alignment should be checked
once a year. Misaligned tires can cause the car to
scrub, which lowers mileage and causes unneces-
sary tire wear.
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(NewsUSA) But before you dust off
those suitcases and head for the shore,
you need to put in some crucial hours
at the ol’ 9 to 5 and really earn that
relaxing getaway. So, in the meantime,
your friends at Firestone Complete
Auto Care would like to leave
you with some important
tips to help make your daily
commute as worry-free as
possible.
* Put the cell phone down.
Your car is not a mobile office.
Cell phones are distracting.
Designate your time in the car
as “quiet time.” If you must talk
on the phone, get a headset
-- as now required by many
state laws -- so that both your
hands remain on the steering
wheel.
* Stay focused on driving to
protect yourself and others on
the road. Trying to multitask
while driving is dangerous for
you and the other drivers on the road.
* Make sure you can hear auditory driv-
ing cues. Listening to the radio loudly
can drown out car horns, emergency
sirens and bicycle bells.
* Avoid taking your eyes off the road.
Turning around to talk to passengers
and flipping through radio channels
can cause you to steer out of your lane
or miss important visual cues.
* Check your tires often. Make sure
they’re properly inflated, rotated and
otherwise in good condition. After all,
your tires are the only things between
your vehicle and the road.
*Make sure your car is in good con-
dition underneath the hood. Your
Firestone Complete Auto Care service
center can carry out your
vehicle’s scheduled mainte-
nance and assist you with any
problems that come up in the
interim.
* Wear comfortable attire.
Before setting off, select a pair
of comfortable driving shoes,
and remove inhibiting layers.
* Make sure the driver’s seat
is adjusted to a comfortable
position. This is especially
important if you share the car
with family members. Don’t
forget to check your mirrors
and adjust them if necessary!
Work can be stressful enough
-- don’t add to the hassle by
inviting distractions behind the wheel.
Keep your commute stress-free, and
you’ll find that those summer plans of
yours will be here before you know it.
Safe travels!
Spring is in the air. The days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising. Before you know it, summer will be here along with all the
joys that come with it, like summer vacations.
Tips for a Stress-Free Commute
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