February 2016Automotive Tips from Palker Automotive: Serpentine Belt TensionerThe serpentine belt tensioner applies pressure to the serpentine belt, maintaining optimal tension to drive the accessories like the alternator and A/C compressor. At Palker Automotive we know that the service life of the belt tensioner is the same as the belt itself, so they should always be rep... Read More Posted in Serpentine Belt on February 28, 2016 Maintaining Your Diesel in Brook ParkYour browser does not support the video tag. Diesel engines have been used extensively in Europe and Asia for many years. They haven't been as common in the Brook Park area because of the high sulfur content in our diesel fuel. But the government is now mandating lower sulfur content and, as... Read More Posted in Fuel System on February 28, 2016 Diesel Maintenance for OhioAt Palker Automotive we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV's. But our Ohio friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requirements. People may not know that diesel engines have long been u... Read More Posted in Fuel System on February 27, 2016 Is Your Brook Park Driving Severe?People near Brook Park, Ohio often ask Palker Automotive how often they should have a particular service done. It's a great thing to ask. You can look at your owner's manual, or have your Brook Park, Ohio service advisor at Palker Automotive look up your vehicle in a service database. What you... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on February 26, 2016 Breathe Free in Brook Park: Cabin Air Filter Replacement at Palker AutomotiveYour browser does not support the video tag. There are a lot of new features, both optional and standard, on Brook Park drivers' vehicles these days. One you may not have heard of is called a cabin air filter. Simply put, its job is to keep the air in the passenger compartment of your car ni... Read More Posted in Suspension on February 25, 2016 Palker Automotive Advice: Don't Overlook These 10 Automotive ServicesOrganization is the key to managing a busy life in Ohio. So setting up an annual calendar for car care can keep Brook Park residents on top of preventive maintenance for their vehicles. But you can't just write “oil change” every few months on the calendar. Modern vehicles have many systems that ... Read More Posted in Service Intervals on February 25, 2016 Brook Park Safety Systems: Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemFlats, blow outs, skids and longer stopping distances can all be the result of Brook Park car owners driving around on under-inflated tires. Admittedly, it’s hard to tell when a radial tire is under-inflated. If your auto manufacturer recommends 35 pounds of pressure, your SUV tire’s consi... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on February 24, 2016 How Do You Save Gas In Brook Park Ohio?No one in Brook Park, Ohio likes to spend a chunk of change at Brook Park gas pumps. Rising Ohio fuel prices, however, have spurred Brook Park drivers to focus on how to improve their fuel economy. North Americans literally drive billions of miles less each month during times of high fuel pric... Read More Posted in Fuel System on February 23, 2016 Fuel Saving Tip: Car Weight And Your Ohio DrivingWeight is the enemy of fuel economy. Everyone from here to Brook Park knows this makes sense.Some of us in the Brook Park area carry a bunch of unnecessary weight, and I'm not talkin' what you see in the mirror. Guys: sports equipment and tools. Ladies: well, just take a look around the passen... Read More Posted in Fuel System on February 22, 2016 Service to Improve Fuel EconomyThe price of gas in Ohio has got people in Brook Park talking. It seems that Brook Park folks who need a bigger vehicle to carry family and gear, or provide four wheel drive, are hit especially. That is why we thought it would be good to review some things that anyone can do to improve fuel ec... Read More Posted in Fuel System on February 21, 2016 |
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