Tires that have been through too much damage or that have too much wear and tear can lead to dangerous driving situations. As you drive throughout Rockville, you want to be confident that your tires are up for the challenge.
There are a few questions that you should ask to determine whether your tires need to be replaced or not.
These are a few of the items that will really help when your vehicle is disabled on the side of the road. Some of the tools that should be in the kit are a hammer, screwdriver, socket set, multi-tool, wrench, pliers, vise grips, scissors, and a knife.
The jumper cables are great to have in the kit in the event your car battery dies. Getting a jump from another car is easier and anyone can help. An empty gas can is crucial for getting gas quickly and not being helpless without fuel.
A timing belt is a critical component of any engine. If you want to keep your vehicle in fine condition, then you need to ensure that its timing belt is always A-OK. Timing belt destruction is a big issue.
Timing belts that experience breakdowns lead to the same results in engines: full vehicle shutdown mode. No one needs that. Timing belts serve important purposes for cars. They're essentially in charge of making sure that the processes of the engine maintain harmony. Timing belts manage the movements of the crankshaft and the camshaft.
Although many people imagine winter to be the harshest season for a car’s battery, summer actually creates more wear. Both temperature extremes can take a toll on the battery’s life and create problems for you as a driver. Keeping it properly serviced will help protect against some of the worst situations.
Cold weather thickens the motor oil in a car. It takes longer and more effort to start, which creates more work for the battery and starter relay. Winter days mean less sunlight and longer hours with the headlights on.
When you first turn over the key to start your car, it’s the battery that supplies the initial electrical charge. From the time your vehicle begins running, however, the alternator takes over as the generator and electrical power source. The alternator keeps all components, including the battery, charged while the car’s running, so there’s not such a huge pull on the system when it’s time to restart.
An alternator has a long life, and it is generally a maintenance-free part. Your system should alert you to initial signs that it’s about to go out.
If your dashboard tells you it's time for service, it's probably right. If your windshield sticker says it's time for an oil change every 3,000 miles, it's probably wrong. You may be wondering how one arrives at such a conclusion. It's quite simple; technological advancements in both oil and in engines are being a little kinder to your busy schedule and your wallet. Here at Rockville Audi, we're glad to bring you this useful and money-saving information.
It may be surprising that many parts of a modern engine still rely on mechanical parts in the age of silicon chips and sophisticated software, but in many cases, it is still the best option. When it comes to the timing of valves, when they open and close, a simple rubber belt called the timing belt is still the best option. Your timing belt keeps your engine running smoothly, and we are able to replace them here at the Rockville Audi service station.
When is the last time you had a routine service appointment for your car? Can't remember? That might be because you haven't been able to find time in your busy schedule to call and set up an appointment! Forget the phone and schedule one with our online service scheduler.
Whenever the snow starts falling and accumulating on your driveway, it's a given that your driveway will get slippery. As the temperatures continue to drop, the snow will get packed in. But that doesn't mean that your driveway has to be impossible to get out of with a little help from salt, kitty litter or sand.
Salt and sand are the best options for spreading across the driveway, with salt having the ability to melt ice and providing strong traction on top of it. Sand may be a…
Comprised vision during your winter driving can cause you to be a liability and put your entire carload of passengers in jeopardy. You should always ensure your blades are operating against your windshield properly and rid your window of debris and particles. Your local authorized agent, like the auto service team here at Rockville Audi, can select your unique wiper blades and help you see against the glare of oncoming traffic in the winter through your windshield.
Your blades are essential to your vision in any driving situation.
