May 15, 2012

Fuel Injector Cleaning In Fayetteville

Filed under: Fuel System — tireking704 @ 8:45 pm

Fuel Injector Cleaning In Fayetteville

In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your sadan engine. Your engine control computer tells the fuel injector how much fuel to deliver as well as the precise time it should be delivered. Of course this happens thousands of times a minute.

High temperatures under your hood and variations in Fayetteville gas quality cause fuel injectors to be fouled with wax, dirt, water, additives and carbon. Injectors can become partially clogged, preventing them from delivering the proper amount of fuel at the correct pressure.

When your sadan’s injectors are dirty, the fuel doesn’t burn as efficiently resulting in poor fuel economy and loss of power. So it’s important to keep your fuel injectors clean.

We can perform a full fuel system service for you at Tire King in which the fuel injectors are cleaned so that they operate properly and deliver the right amount of fuel at the right time.

NC drivers should remember that proper maintenance of their fuel system means that they will spend less on gas in Fayetteville, enjoy strong performance and prevent costly repairs down the road.

At Tire King in A Location Near You NC (27701) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 919.682.0373. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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May 10, 2012

Deciphering The Menu Board At Tire King: F to W

Filed under: Making Your Vehicle Last — tireking704 @ 8:29 pm

Deciphering The Menu Board At Tire King F to W

You may not be familiar with all of the items on Tire King’s menu board so here is a quick description of some of the typical services that might be listed. Remember, the board is there for reference; speak to your Tire King Service Adviser about other possible needs or services.

Tire King Fuel System Cleaning: Over time, the fuel system gets gum and varnish built up. A fuel system cleaning at Tire King gets rid of that and cleans out the fuel injectors. Saves gas as you drive around A Location Near You and on Durham freeways, by the way.

Tire King Headlamp Replacement: Halogen and standard headlamps gradually fade. When one burns out, replace both so they’ll have the same brightness. Also, if your headlamp lenses are yellowed or cloudy, you can have them professionally restored to like new-condition. As your thoughtful Tire King advisor for information.

Tire King Inspections: A Location Near You drivers get inspections for many reasons. Maybe they’re going on a trip or just want to make sure their vehicle’s ready for summer or winter in A Location Near You. Maybe they just bought a used car and want to give it the once over. An inspection at Tire King may reveal some things that are broken or are getting close to having a problem.

Tire King Oil Change Service – there are several options: Some A Location Near You auto service centers offer just an oil change and new filter as an option. Most will also check and top off all of your other fluids and do a quick visual inspection with a full service oil change. There may also be options for higher mileage fluids or an upgrade to synthetic oil.

Tire King PCV Valve Service: PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation valve. It’s a little part that releases pressure from the engine. It can get gummed up and that can lead to engine damage. Just needs to be changed now and then.

Tire King Power Steering Service: Often overlooked. Your Tire King technician will evacuate the old fluid, clean out the system and replace it with clean fluid. Keeps the system running well for a long time.

Tire King Serpentine Belt Replacement: That’s the belt that powers the engine’s accessories like the alternator, air conditioner, power steering and brakes. You’ll want to replace the serpentine belt at Tire King before it breaks or wears down too much, because that’ll lead to other problems.

Tire King Shocks and Struts Replacement: This starts with an inspection of the suspension components. Shocks last a long time and wear out slowly, so many A Location Near You motorists don’t notice when it’s time to change them. If they’re worn or leaking, they need to be replaced.

Tire King Transmission Service: This involves removing the transmission fluid and replacing it with clean fluid. It’s like an oil change for your transmission.

Tire King Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing: The tires are rotated from front to back using the recommended rotation pattern. This helps tires wear more evenly. Wheels need to be balanced from time to time to keep them turning without any wobble or bounce. Helps the ride and saves tire wear as you drive around A Location Near You.

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Tire King
919.682.0373
Complete Car Care
A Location Near You, NC 27701

At Tire King in A Location Near You NC (27701) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 919.682.0373. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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May 1, 2012

Battery Replacement In A Location Near You

Filed under: Battery — tireking704 @ 7:54 pm

Battery Replacement In A Location Near You

Car batteries wear out just like any other battery and need to be replaced. There are a couple of things A Location Near You sadan owners should know when looking for a new car battery: one is cold cranking amps and the other is reserve capacity.

Let’s start with cold cranking amps. This can be thought of as the power output used to start a cold sadan engine. The number of cold cranking amps you need depends on your vehicle and where you live around A Location Near You, specifically how cold it is where you live. The two factors are that the colder an engine is, the more power it takes to turn the sadan engine over to get it started. It has all that cold, sluggish oil to contend with. The other factor is that the chemical reaction in the battery that creates electrical energy is less efficient in the cold.

So the colder it gets in A Location Near You, more power is needed, but the available power drops.

If you live where it’s cold, you need a battery with more cold cranking amps than you do where it’s moderate or hot. You should always get at least as many cold cranking amps as the manufacturer recommends, but may want to upgrade at Tire King if you live where it gets real cold.

An important note: Batteries may also list the Cranking Amps – CA – number. It is the Cold Cranking Amps – or CCA – that is the important number here. CCA is the number to use in your comparisons.

Now with all this talk of cold temperatures in A Location Near You, it’s important to note that heat is the real enemy of long battery life. In other words, the damage that’s done over the hot summer months in A Location Near You shows up with the increased demands on the sadan battery when the weather turns cold.

Now on to reserve capacity: It’s a measurement of the number of minutes of reserve power the battery has at a given load. The number is more important these days because of parasitic drain. Parasitic drain is the battery energy that’s used when the key is off. So the power drawn by the sadan security system, the remote start system, even the power the sadan computers require to maintain their memory.

Reserves are also needed when you make very short trips around A Location Near You. You’re not driving long enough for the battery to recover the energy it used to start the sadan engine.

So go with the minimum recommended by your manufacturer and upgrade if you need more. Talk with your thoughtful Tire King service advisor about options. If you need more from your battery, a larger capacity battery may be called for.

Batteries are a big ticket item for most A Location Near You motorists, so the warranty gives peace of mind. Be sure to ask about the car battery warranty at Tire King so you know what you’re getting. At Tire King, we have been providing quality auto service in A Location Near You for 30 years.

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Tire King
Complete Car Care
A Location Near You, NC 27701

At Tire King in A Location Near You NC (27701) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 919.682.0373. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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April 25, 2012

PCV Valve Replacement At Tire King

Filed under: PCV Valve — tireking704 @ 8:47 pm

Today’s Raleigh car care article focuses on PCV valve replacement. The PCV valve is a little, inexpensive part that does a big job for your sadan. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventilation.

The crankcase is the bottom area of the engine that holds the oil. When the sadan engine’s running, fuel is burned to generate power. Most of the exhaust from combustion goes out through the exhaust system. But some exhaust blows by the pistons and goes into the lower engine, or crankcase.

These hot gases are about seventy percent unburned fuel. This can dilute and contaminate the oil, leading to damaging engine oil sludge. It can also cause engine corrosion in your sadan. PCV Valve Replacement At Tire KingAt high speeds, the pressure can build up to the point that gaskets and seals start to leak.

Raleigh car owners need to know that over time, the vented gases will gum up the PCV valve and it won’t work well. That can lead to all of the problems I’ve already described, oil leaks, excessive oil consumption and wasted gas.

Fortunately, it’s very easy to test the PCV valve and quick and inexpensive to replace it at Tire King. Even so, it’s often overlooked because many Raleigh drivers don’t know about it.

Check your sadan owner’s manual or ask your Tire King advisor. If this is the first time you’ve heard of a PCV valve, you might be in line for a PCV valve replacement.

Please ask us about your PCV valve. For the price of a couple of burger combo meals, you can avoid some very expensive deep engine repairs.

At Tire King in A Location Near You NC (27701) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 919.682.0373. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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April 19, 2012

Air Conditioning Maintenance At Tire King In A Location Near You

Filed under: Air Conditioning — tireking704 @ 4:23 pm

Air Conditioning Maintenance At Tire King In A Location Near You

Most A Location Near You area car owners don’t service their air conditioning until after it fails. Maintaining your sadan air conditioning system means that you always have enough refrigerant to properly do the job. Small leaks in the air conditioning system allow the refrigerant to escape and the system can’t cool the air as well.

Along with the refrigerant, a special oil circulates in the system. The oil lubricates air conditioning components, and keeps the seals resilient. Low refrigerant and lubricating oil means that the air conditioning parts will wear out prematurely, and we all know that air conditioning repairs can be costly in Durham.

Air conditioning service at Tire King in A Location Near You starts with a visual inspection of the components for signs of damage or leaks. The compressor is driven by a belt from the engine, most often the serpentine belt, so it’s inspected for cracks or wear.

The air conditioning compressor and other components are checked for proper operation by your Tire King service advisor. Then comes the leak test. If a leak is detected, often in a hose or connection, it’s repaired and the sadan system is retested. Your Tire King technician will also perform a temperature drop test.

If needed, the old refrigerant is evacuated and the system is recharged with clean, fresh refrigerant. A final test insures that the air conditioner is working, and you’re on your way.

How often this should be done at Tire King varies from vehicle to vehicle. Your sadan owner’s manual will have the manufacturer’s recommendation and, of course, your thoughtful Tire King service advisor can tell you. It’s typically every two years.

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Tire King
Complete Car Care
A Location Near You, NC 27701

At Tire King in A Location Near You NC (27701) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 919.682.0373. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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