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The Underinflated Tire

A number that's important regarding your car is the tire pressure. There's a label that's often located inside the door of your vehicle that gives you the correct pressure that should be in your tires. Firelands Chevrolet Buick will also have this information.

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Know How to Jump Start Another Car

To jump start another car, you don’t need to be a pro at it. However, you should ensure that you practice caution when doing it to avoid anything going wrong.

First, you need to have working jumper cables. The jumper cables should also be long enough to reach both the dead car’s battery as well as the working car’s battery. With the jumper cables at hand, make sure that the working car’s engine is off. Put both cars on Neutral gear or Park.

 

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Charging a Car Battery

Your car battery is what powers your car and keeps it going. Your battery will eventually drain and need to be charged. That is why it is important for you to know what to do beforehand. Your car's owner's manual will tell you everything that you need to know about charging your battery. There are specific things that you have to do according to the make and model. You need to make sure that it is safe for you to charge your battery. If you notice a rotten egg smell, then you need to have your vehicle looked…

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What is ASE Certification & Why is it Important?

The Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification is one of the most prestigious certifications in the automotive industry. ASE certified technicians are able to take on a wide range of tasks and responsibilities, including diagnosing engine problems or even installing transmissions. This blog post will discuss what ASE certification is and why it's important for your business!

The Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification program was created by The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence in 1972 to standardize and qualify automotive service

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What Do Motor Oil Viscosity Ratings Mean?

Do you know how motor oil grades and viscosity relate? Typical motor oil will have a grade of 5W-20 or 5W-30. In other cases, you might see 15W-20. This grade relates to the amount of viscosity in your motor oil, which is important if you drive in extreme temperatures...

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Keeping Up with Your Vehicle's Oil Changes

It's no mystery that changing your vehicle's engine oil on time is detrimental to its performance. We all know how important it is. At Firelands Chevrolet Buick, we are committed to providing quality service to your car, truck, or SUV and encourage you to bring it in on time.

Doing so will not only keep it running longer but also ensures that it gives you its best performance.

When exactly should you bring your vehicle in for an oil change? Newer models can go anywhere from 7,500 to 10,000 miles between oil changes, while older models…

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