April 11, 2012

Clean Air For Your Engine Engine Air Filters In Crown Point

Filed under: Engine Air Filter — dwrtirea476 @ 8:35 pm

Clean Air For Your Engine Engine Air Filters In Crown Point

Every Crown Point car owner who has taken their car in for an oil change has been told that their engine air filter’s dirty. Here’s what goes into the determination of when to change the filter: First, your family car owner’s manual will have a recommendation of when to change the filter. Second, a visual inspection by your Lake County, IN. technician may determine that your filter it is visibly dirty and needs to be changed.

So between your family car owner’s manual and your Lake County, IN. technician’s inspection there’s really no guesswork involved.

Now, most air filters purchased in Crown Point don’t cost a lot to replace. It’s just that IN people hate getting caught with an unexpected expense. On the plus side, though, changing a dirty air filter at DWR Tire and Auto can often save enough on gas to pay for itself before your next oil change.

Think about a dirty furnace filter in your St John home. When it’s all clogged up, enough clean air can’t get through. In your family car, that means that your engine can’t get as much air as it needs to burn the fuel efficiently. So it makes do with less air and has to use more gas to move your vehicle around Crown Point roads.

Your family car actually needs about 12,000 gallons of air for every gallon of gas it burns. Engine air filters don’t cost much in Crown Point at DWR Tire and Auto. When it’s time to change yours, just get it done. You’ll save money, have better performance and protect your engine.

At DWR Tire and Auto in Crown Point IN (46307) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 219.661.9200. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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April 3, 2012

It’s New To Me – What To Do When You Buy Used In Lake County, IN.

Filed under: Inspection — dwrtirea476 @ 7:20 pm

It's New To Me - What To Do When You Buy Used In Lake County, IN.

Lake County, IN. auto owners sell cars for a lot of different reasons. Maybe they just want something new or maybe they’re selling the car because it has a problem or two. So how do you know what you’re getting into when you sign the papers for a used car in IN?

When a car comes into DWR Tire and Auto in Crown Point with maintenance records, we can see if the factory maintenance schedule has been followed.

If it doesn’t come with records, St John and Lowell used car buyers have to assume the worst. How many Lake County, IN. people who are turning in a leased vehicle at 36,000 miles will perform the transmission service recommended at 35,000?

So what do you do? At DWR Tire and Auto, we suggest getting on track with the maintenance schedule and staying on track. Lacking evidence to the contrary, assume it needs an oil change. The thorough DWR Tire and Auto inspection that comes with a full service oil change will reveal basic problems.

Be sure to bring up any specific concerns with your DWR Tire and Auto service consultant. When buying an older used vehicle in Crown Point, there’s more to be concerned with because there’s been more time for things to go wrong. A used vehicle inspection at DWR Tire and Auto is a good idea: the peace of mind is well worth the money.

In addition to the scheduled maintenance items, look for uneven wear on the tires. That could be a symptom of an alignment problem, worn shocks, or some other suspension issue. Listen for unusual sounds and pay attention to strange odors. Keep track of any problems you have when driving so you can consult with your courteous service advisor at DWR Tire and Auto in Crown Point.

If you just bought a used car in the Lake County, IN. area, give us a call at 219.661.9200.

At DWR Tire and Auto in Crown Point IN (46307) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 219.661.9200. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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March 28, 2012

Visual Blind Spots When Driving Around Crown Point IN

Filed under: Safety — dwrtirea476 @ 6:55 pm

Lake County, IN. Auto Repair Ethics When we drive on our Crown Point IN streets, we encounter blind spots. We can greatly reduce our blind spots by properly adjusting our mirrors to give the widest coverage possible. Make the adjustments to your family car before you start to drive.

First, adjust your rear view mirror to give the best possible view directly to the rear of your family car or other vehicle type. You don’t need it to get a better view of either side of the car, the kids in the back seat or your dazzling smile. The rear view mirror should look to the rear.

Next, lean your head until it almost touches the driver’s side window. Adjust your side mirror so that you can just barely see the side of your car.

Now, lean your head to the middle of the car and adjust the outside mirror so that you can barely see the right side of the car.

With your family car mirrors adjusted this way, you’ll have maximum coverage. Of course driving in Crown Point is a dynamic process – things change every second. So it’s wise to take a quick look to the side when passing to make sure that another vehicle hasn’t moved into an area you couldn’t see in your mirrors.

As you drive in the Lake County, IN. area, avoid staying in other diver’s blind spots. You can’t count on them to be watching their mirrors and looking out for you. Pass large trucks and buses on the left whenever possible. A trucks’ blind spot is much larger on the right.

Be attentive and wear your seat belts, and thank you for reading!

At DWR Tire and Auto in Crown Point IN (46307) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 219.661.9200. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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March 21, 2012

Transmission Service: Smooth Shifting In Crown Point

Filed under: Transmission — dwrtirea476 @ 7:38 pm

Transmission Service Smooth Shifting In Crown Point

Let’s suppose you’re going to take some friends out on the boat for some water skiing on a beautiful Crown Point area lake. Of course, you get the boat ready, but what about your tow vehicle?

Think about it – heavy Crown Point traffic, hilly IN terrain. Maybe some dirt roads – and it’s going to be pretty hot. And all the time you’ll be towing several thousand extra pounds around Crown Point roads. That all adds up a lot of severe strain on your transmission. It’s going to be working overtime, spending more time in lower gears. The internal transmission temperature is going to be much higher than normal.

Crown Point drivers need to make sure they have enough transmission fluid. If it runs low, the transmission will run hotter and won’t have the protection it needs to cope with the added stress of towing. Transmission fluid breaks down and gets dirty over time. Whether your family car has an automatic or manual transmission, you need to have it serviced on schedule at DWR Tire and Auto to make sure it runs efficiently.

Neglect your family car transmission for too long, and it can fail. You really don’t want to pay for a major transmission repair even with the reasonable rates at DWR Tire and Auto.

Before you leave your Crown Point home and head to the lake, bring your vehicle in to DWR Tire and Auto for a trip inspection. Your DWR Tire and Auto service technician will check your fluids, belts and hoses and let you know if your brakes are in good shape. Now, don’t forget the sunscreen.

At DWR Tire and Auto in Crown Point IN (46307) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 219.661.9200. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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March 13, 2012

ICE

Filed under: Safety — dwrtirea476 @ 9:19 pm

In Case of Emergency Sometimes the unthinkable happens here in Lake County, IN.… A terrible accident and those involved aren’t able to provide our local Lake County, IN. rescuers with emergency contact information. There are people who must be contacted to arrange help, give consent to treatment, inform paramedics of medical conditions, allergies or medications.

Too often, Lake County, IN. police and rescue workers must sift through pockets, glove compartments, wallets, purses and cell phone directories for clues – often wasting precious time.

A brilliantly simple solution is now spreading around the globe: ICE. ICE – standing for ‘In Case of Emergency’, is a way of identifying emergency contacts in your cell phone directory.

Simply put ‘ICE’ before a contact name, like ‘ICE – Dad’, ‘ICE – Nancy’, or ‘ICE – Doctor Roberts’. Rescuers will be able to quickly identify your emergency contacts, saving valuable time.

It’s easy and just takes a few minutes to designate some ICE contacts in your cell phone. Remember to keep the listings current.

From your friends at DWR Tire and Auto in Crown Point IN, we’d like you to be as safe as possible while out on the road. Give us a call any time for great automotive advice.

At DWR Tire and Auto in Crown Point IN (46307) we install quality NAPA replacement parts. Give us a call at 219.661.9200. To learn more about NAPA AutoCare, visit www.NAPAAutoCare.com.

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