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If you suspect your spark plugs need to be replaced, you can confirm there is a problem with various symptoms of bad spark plugs.

A car’s transmission system is a complex part of the vehicle that connects to the back of the engine. It offers power from the engine to the wheels. The transmission uses the power created in the engine to keep the wheels spinning. Without a properly functioning transmission system, your vehicle will not move. The job of a car’s transmission is to make sure that the right amount of power goes to your wheels to drive at a given speed. It always keeps this balance of speed and power as...

Wheel alignment deals with the smooth operation of your vehicle. It allows all the tires on your vehicle to be set up so that they’re in a perfectly straight line when the steering wheel is set straight. When your vehicle doesn’t have proper alignment, the performance and longevity of your tires are diminished. The suspension system connects your vehicle to its wheels. The alignment of your wheels affects your suspension and your tires. A wheel alignment service will adjust your susp...

Oil changes are an important part of your car maintenance. You should take your vehicle for automotive repair service and get an oil change every 3,000-5,000 miles, depending on what’s recommended for your specific car. Every engine needs oil to be effective and keep your vehicle going. Your automobile engine has many moving parts that work together to propel your vehicle. These components need proper lubrication. When these components move against each other, they create friction and heat...

Car noises can often cause our hearts to skip a beat, but knowing what they mean can help you know when to seek out service.

We live busy lives and often don’t have time for tasks like cleaning our car. Cleaning your car is an important aspect of car maintenance that many don’t realize the benefits of keeping up with. A clean car is not only aesthetically pleasing, but it can also increase the resale value of your car. While some clean their cars themselves, others pay a professional car wash to do the work for them. Ideally, you should get your car cleaned on a weekly basis. However, many car owners clean their ca...

Your vehicle is a good way to maintain social distance compared to taking the bus, train or a taxi. If you are traveling in a vehicle with other people, you can still ensure that social distancing is being practiced by sitting at the far opposite side of the car (2m or 6 feet separation). You also need to consider how many people are in the cab, perhaps using a larger vehicle to provide more distance between occupants and always ensure good ventilation by keeping windows open where possible.   ...

Your vehicle’s engine produces small explosions of harmful emissions which come from the combustion chamber. These explosions produce dangerous gases such as carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides. For safety, these dangerous gases are dispersed away from your vehicle’s cabin using an exhaust system, which the muffler is a key component of. To explain how the muffler works, we need to know the different components of the muffler.    There are four sections in an aut...

A wheel alignment adjusts your car’s suspension system that connects the vehicle to the wheels. The suspension system is made up of springs, bushings, tie rods, and other components that are designed to absorb bumps, give a smooth ride, and make sure the car responds well to the driver. A wheel alignment machine is used to correct the alignment of your vehicle. Our mechanics will adjust the angles of the wheels, so they’re set exactly to the car manufacturer’s specifications.&n...

Summer is just around the corner; don’t find yourself having trouble beating the heat with a faulty auto air conditioning system. Your car’s air conditioner is a closed system that condenses and evaporates a refrigerant to cool down the air before it blows through your vents. If you start your vehicle, turn up the A/C, and that cold air never comes, there is something wrong with your A/C system.  Our professional mechanics at United Tire & Service in Pennsylvania, can d...