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South Main St Service Center Newsletter
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When Brakes Talk, Drivers Should Listen
When it
comes to driving safely, it's easy to take your vehicle's ability to stop
for granted - until you really need it.
According
to brake expert Akebono, your brakes often reveal possible serious
situations when they make noise, pull, judder -
another term for vibrate - or feel soft. Addressing these symptoms
promptly enhances your safety and may save time and money in the long
run.
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Dear
Don,
In this newsletter, we
will feature articles that have the same beliefs as myself.
I hope you enjoy them.
Don
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It's Time for
the 21st Century Tune-up
Times are changing...cars are changing. One of
the biggest changes in today's automotive industry is the perception of
a "tune-up." Ask 10 vehicle owners their definition of a
tune-up and chances are there'll be 10 different answers. The classic
"tune-up" was once the heart of the automotive business and
contrary to some beliefs, today's modern
vehicles still need tune-ups to keep them performing at the most
efficient levels.
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April is National Car
Care Month
A Good Time to
Take Control of Your Gas Expenses
Bethesda, MD - March 18, 2008 - April is National Car
Care Month, the time of year to focus on taking better care of your
second largest investment. Especially now, with record high gas prices,
regular vehicle maintenance is even more important as it can increase
gas mileage by as much as 10 percent, according to the Car Care
Council.
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Take Control of Rising
Gas Prices: Don't Let Your Money Evaporate
Fight skyrocketing gas
prices by taking control of your vehicle's unnecessary fuel
consumption, advises the Car Care Council. Consumers can add miles to
every gallon they pump by following a few easy and inexpensive
maintenance steps with their car, SUV, minivan or pickup truck.
"Most motorists don't
realize that it's the little things that don't take a lot of time or
cost much that can really make a difference when it comes to saving
money at the pump," said Rich White, executive director of the Car
Care Council. "Loose or missing gas caps, underinflated tires,
worn spark plugs and dirty air filters all contribute to poor fuel
economy."
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TPMS Will Tell You if
Your Tires are Under Pressure
Bethesda,
MD - March 6, 2008 - You've just purchased a new vehicle and already a
dashboard warning light is on, but this is one you might not have seen
before. There's a good chance it's the new warning light tied to the
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), which as of 2008, is standard
on all new cars and light trucks, according to the Car Care Council.
When this warning light
comes on, it means pressure in at least one of the tires has fallen 25
percent under the recommended pressure. Low tire pressure can be due to
a number of factors, including climate, road hazards and driving
conditions. Although it varies by vehicle, the warning light will go
off when tires are inflated to the correct pressure as outlined in the
owner's manual.
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A new item in this newsletter, is going to be select recipes. If you
wish to submit a recipe, please email it to us with a subject of
"Recipe"
Recipe
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Don Cansler
South Main
St Service
Center
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