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On the tire’s sidewall, directional tires will have a branded rotation arrow. The arrow indicates the direction that the tire should turn.

Unless they are remounted and dismounted on their wheels to hold use on the other side of the car, directional tires are used on single side of the vehicle and are intended to rotate from the front axle to rear axle. If different size of tires is used on the rear vs. front axle, the tires turn into location-specific and forbid the tire rotation unless remounted.

Vehicle manufacturers determine the proper tire air pressure and set the best fine-tune a tire's capabilities to their specific vehicle model they make. You can find the manufacturer's recommended pressure on the placard label of vehicle's tire information, and in the manual of vehicle owner.

The load index or load range on a tire's sidewall helps identify its ability and strength to contain air pressure. It can be identified in alphabetically ascending order for light truck or SUV tires. The greater amount of air pressure and the stronger the tire, it can resist and load it can carry.

The load range (or load index) on a tire's sidewall helps identify its strength and ability to contain air pressure. Load ranges are identified in ascending alphabetical order for light truck/SUV tires (the further along the letter is in the alphabet, the stronger the tire and the greater amount of air pressure it can withstand and load it can carry)

Using new brake pads without bedding them in can lead to excessive dust, vibration, noise, and potential brake failure! Heavy braking during the first few hundred miles of the pad's life can overheat and glaze the pad surface. It can also overheat and warp the rotors.

All brake pads are going to release some amount of particles and dust. The amount and color of the particles and dust will vary depending on the pad compound but in general, the more aggressive the compound is, the more dust and noise it will generate. Many ceramic compound pads release a lighter color dust that does not show up as easily on the surface of your wheels. The trade off is often a pad with a lower friction coefficient so it's important to keep in mind you will be giving up some of the initial bite and grip when using a ceramic pad over a more aggressive compound pad.

The "w" in motor oil stands for winter. The first number in the oil classification refers to a cold weather viscosity. The lower this number is, the less viscous your oil will be at low temperatures. For example, a 5W- motor oil will flow better at lower temperatures than a 15W- motor oil. The higher number, following the “w” refers to hot weather viscosity, or how fluid your oil is at hot temperatures. The higher the number, the thicker the oil at a specified temperature.

Severe conditions include stop-and-go driving, consistent idling, pulling, towing, dusty environment or high or low ambient temperatures.

Generally no. Most vehicle manufacturers do not endorse using aftermarket additives. Certain additives may temporarily improve performance of older engines. (We recommend you check with the vehicle manufacturer before using any aftermarket additive.)

This is not true. You cannot determine the life of motor oil by looking at its appearance since it may change color for several reasons. To ensure the best quality product, the best oil change tip is to always follow your vehicle’s owner's manual guidelines for oil change intervals.
Motor oil breaks down over time. When it breaks down, it loses its effectiveness and can no longer properly protect your engine.

In addition to lubricating an engine's moving parts, motor oil is designed to carry combustion byproducts away from the pistons and cylinders. It is designed to deal with the small amounts of water that form as the engine heats and cools, and to collect the dirt and dust that enter the engine through the air-intake system. It also handles acids that are formed by the reaction between water and other contaminants. Sometimes there are even fuel leaks (fuel dilution) or coolant leaks that get into the oil system.

As a car is driven, the level of contamination in the motor oil constantly increases. The oil filter removes particles as the oil passes through the filter, but over time an oil's additives are used up and the oil itself can start to degrade (oxidize or thicken). At that point, the oil can no longer do its job and must be changed.

The rate at which contamination and additive depletion occurs depends on many variables. One of these is driving conditions, which vary greatly and have a direct effect on the useful life of the oil. Other factors include the precision of ignition, fuel injection or carburetion adjustments, air cleaner service, and the general mechanical condition of the engine.

Oil should be changed before the contamination level reaches the point where engine damage can result. Because it is difficult for the individual motorist to determine when the contamination level is too high, automobile manufacturers provide recommended oil change intervals. These change recommendations vary by model year and manufacturer. Recommended intervals and mileage limits also vary with the type of service under which a car operates. More frequent oil changes are recommended for severe service.

If the cloud is relatively blue or blue/black, it may indicate that oil is being burned along with the fuel. The possible cause may be either worn piston rings or an oil viscosity that is too low.

If the cloud is black, it indicates that excess fuel is being burned.

If the cloud is white, it may simply be the moisture in the cold engine and exhaust system being burned off. If there's a lot of white smoke and it continues for a long time, you may have an internal coolant leak.

We recommend a tire rotation every 6,000-8,000 miles. This will help them wear uniformly and allow you to get the maximum life expectancy from your investment.

We recommend having the alignment checked at least once a year and/or when you have the tires replaced. You would also want to have the alignment checked if your vehicle has any of the following symptoms: irregular tire wear, pulling or drifting to one side or a steering wheel that is off centered.

If the check engine light comes on, your vehicles on-board computer system senses a problem. In most cases it is safe to drive your vehicle while the check engine light is on. However, it is recommended that you call your service station and set up a time for a technician to diagnose the problem.
If your check engine light is blinking or coming on intermittently, your vehicle is misfiring, and you may be doing damage to the catalytic converter. We would recommend you stop driving your vehicle and have it towed to the nearest service station if possible, to avoid any serious damage.