border

Important Questions about wheel allignment

Q. How important is a wheel alignment?

A. Think of it this way. Research indicates that the average vehicle is driven about 12,000 miles per year. A car with a toe angle misadjustment of 0.34 degrees (only 0.17 inches) out of specification will drag the tires sidways for more 68 miles by the end of the year!

Q. What are the "symptoms" of a vehicle with incorrect alignment?

Front EndA. Have your vehicle checked if you notice:

  • Excessive or uneven tire wear.
  • The vehicle pulls to the left or right.
  • Feeling of looseness or wandering.
  • Steering wheel vibration or shimmy.
  • Steering wheel is not centered. when the vehicle is moving straight ahead

Q. How often should I have my vehicle aligned?

A. Follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommondation noted in your owner's manual. A general rule, have your wheel aligment checked every 10,000 miles or at least once a year.

Important Question about the Check Engine light

Q. What does my check engine light mean?

Car Maintenance

Your Car will not pass NY State Inspection
if this light is on!

A. Your cars computer is alerting you to a developing problem. The computer controls the spark, timing, fuel delivery, emisssions, automatic transmission and more. The computer receives and analysis electrical signals from sensors and other input devices. When a malfunction occurs within these systems your check engine light illuminates, notifying you.

CLIMATE: Adjust temperature inside car.
COMFORT: Adjusts seat and interior to specific drivers.
PROBLEMS: Can alert you of potential device failures.
BRAKING: Prevents wheel lock-up and skidding.
TIMING: Adjust firing of spark plugs.
SERVICE: Notifies driver of regular service intervals.
FUEL: Adjust fuel delivery.
SPEED: Adjusts speed of throttle to optimize performance.
STARTING: Senses environment outside and adjusts fuel/air ratio.
EMISSIONS: Adjust car's performance to minimize pollutants.

 <back to top>

 
Serving Oswego for
more than 40 years

n n
nn

  • Cooper Tires
  • Batteries
  • Electrical
  • Suspension
  • Air Conditioning
    Exhaust
  • Engine
  • Cooling
  • Heating
  • Tune-ups
  • Brakes





nnnn
border