Automotive Tips from Palker Automotive: Brake NoiseYour brake pads are the important parts that rub against the rotor (or disc) to slow and stop your car when driving in Brook Park. They eventually wear down.When your pads are worn too much, they won’t stop your vehicle as well. When the friction material is worn away, metal parts of the pad are ... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on September 03, 2018 Under Pressure in Brook Park: TPMSHave you noticed an increase in price when you get a flat tire fixed in Brook Park, or have your tires rotated? It might be the result of your TPMS, or Tire Pressure Monitoring System.The federal government began requiring a TPMS sys... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on August 26, 2018 Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Brook ParkYour engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One o... Read More Posted in Timing Belt on August 19, 2018 The Palker Automotive Guide to Saving Fuel: Beware of MythsThere'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 PlacedWhen 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 FilterPoor 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 ... Read More Posted in Suspension on July 31, 2018 Getting the Right Tires and Wheels in Brook ParkA 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... Read More Posted in Tires and Wheels on July 22, 2018 Automotive Tips from Palker Automotive: Alignment InspectionUneven 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 BrakesGood 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... Read More Posted in Older Vehicles on July 08, 2018 Super Slick at Palker Automotive in Brook Park: Synthetic OilWhen 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 an... Read More Posted in Fluids on July 03, 2018 |
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