The Palker Automotive Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of MythsVideo: There's a lot of auto advice in Ohio right now on how to save money on gas. Some of it is good advice. Some of it isn't. Some of it is myth. And it may well be a scam. Plain and simple. When someone offers you a product designed to save money on gas, ask yourself, “Does this sound too good to be ... Read More Posted in Fuel System on August 13, 2018 Automotive Tips from Palker Automotive: Where Should New Tires Be PlacedVideo: When Brook Park drivers need to replace tires, they need to know how many they should get and on which axle they should be placed. Replacing a damaged tire may leave you with three others with significant wear, which could affect your traction control, stability control and anti-lock brake system... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 08, 2018 Breathe Deep in Brook Park With a New Cabin Air FilterVideo: Your browser does not support the video tag. Poor interior air quality is nothing to sneeze at, and Brook Park auto owners might be interested to know that more and more new cars are coming equipped with a cabin air filter. Check your vehicle owner's manual, but they typically need to be... Read More Posted in Suspension on July 31, 2018 Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Brook ParkVideo: Your browser does not support the video tag. A lot of people get custom wheels in Brook Park. When you do this yourself (over the internet . . .) you could run into trouble if you're not careful. Sometimes, once they're mounted, they just don't fit right. The tires rub in turns or on bum... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 22, 2018 Automotive Tips from Palker Automotive: Alignment InspectionVideo: Uneven tire wear, the car pulling to one side or a steering wheel that is off-center are signs for Brook Park drivers that their wheels may be out of alignment.When doing an alignment inspection, the service advisor at Palker Automotive will inspect your tires for uneven wear as well as suspensio... Read More Posted in Automotive News on July 16, 2018 Stop It! You Need Good BrakesVideo: Your browser does not support the video tag. Good brakes are obviously very important. If you've ever had your brakes go out while you're driving around the Brook Park area, you'll know how terrifying it can be. Today we'll focus on how to tell when you have a brake problem and how to ma... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on July 08, 2018 Super Slick at Palker Automotive in Brook Park: Synthetic OilVideo: Your browser does not support the video tag. When you get an oil change, it's always a safe bet to just use the type of oil the manufacturer recommends. But sometimes we're asked if we'd like conventional or synthetic motor oil. We glance at the price tags on the two options and choose t... Read More Posted in Fluids on July 03, 2018 Automotive Tips from Palker Automotive: Knowing When Your Timing Belt Should Be ReplacedVideo: The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Brook Park drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure.Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Timing belt replacement is one of the more ex... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on June 25, 2018 Regular Schedule or Severe Service Schedule at Palker Automotive?Video: Your browser does not support the video tag. Today's Palker Automotive article focuses on severe service maintenance. Many Brook Park drivers are not aware of them and yet there are also very vocal advocates in Ohio who think that severe service schedules apply to everyone. Somewhere bet... Read More Posted in Maintenance on June 19, 2018 Automotive Tips from Palker Automotive: Tire Replacement OverviewVideo: Tires are an expensive purchase, so knowing when tires should be replaced is important for Brook Park drivers. Tires will just wear out with normal use. The depth of the tread on your tire determines how well it will stop, start and steer – especially in wet conditions. 4/32th of an inch (3.2 mm)... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on June 14, 2018 |
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