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What To Do With Those Old Tires

posted on 10/19/2016 2:06:22 PM
Every year, about 290 million tires are discarded; of those, about 233 million are recycled in one way or another. Shredded tires can be used for playground surfaces, welcome mats, hot-melt asphalt, bark mulch and even made into building material for “green” construction. But what can you do with your old tires? Here are some ideas: --Fill a tractor tire with sand to make a great sandbox for kids --Hang a tire from a rope as a tire swing --Stack a couple of tires on top of each other, bolt th...
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So…Many…Kinds…of Tires

posted on 10/19/2016 12:24:01 PM
Ever think about all the different vehicles that use rubber tires? Tractors, industrial equipment, everything else that rolls on rubber? Each specialized type of tire requires a specialized design for its specific purpose. Aircraft tires, for instance, have to be very robust and handle a great deal of weight and stress, but for only a short period of time. Aircraft tires are often filled with an inert gas such as nitrogen, for more stable inflation levels, and are designed with specialized fu...
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Make Sure Your Car's Ready For Winter!

posted on 10/19/2016 9:03:46 AM
You know that winter and bad weather are coming. Is your car ready? Here’s a quick checklist of things to get up to speed on: Motor oil: Motor oil has a tendency to thicken in cold weather, making it harder to circulate to upper engine parts at startup. If you haven’t ever used synthetic oil before, this might be a good time to start. The flow properties of synthetic oil are a lot more consistent, meaning it doesn’t thicken in sub-freezing temperatures or thin out when it’s hot outside. Wip...
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Why Is Cooling System Maintenance So Important in Winter?

posted on 10/3/2016 7:13:34 AM
Your coolant helps prevent boilover in hot weather. So why is it so important in the winter?
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Why Are My Brakes Making Noise?

posted on 10/2/2016 7:13:53 PM
It's irritating and a little embarrassing...you step on the brakes and there's an awful noise. Does it mean you need brake work? Not always.
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Promote Vehicle Dependability with Oil Changes

posted on 9/7/2016 1:42:00 PM
Understanding specific importance of each routine auto repair that contributes to overall vehicle maintenance, Boyd's Tire and Service Center encourages drivers of Hilliard, OH to service vehicles with oil changes and other preventative vehicle maintenance. Never intimidating customers with high pressure sales tactics or confusing mechanical lingo, drivers of Hilliard, OH can find confidence in Boyd's Tire and Service Center support and auto repair services. Working diligently to ensure ...
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Wet Roads Can Be Trouble - How Are Your Tires?

posted on 9/7/2016 1:41:00 PM
If you’ve ever been on a wet highway and suddenly felt somewhat disconnected from the road, chances are your vehicle was beginning to hydroplane. You’ve probably heard the term before, but what exactly does it mean?Your tires’ treads are designed to clear water away from the contact patch, the section of the tire that actually stays in contact with the road at any given time. The grooves that run around the tire’s circumference, the sipes cut into the tread and other trea...
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Great Cars for Any Teen Driver

posted on 9/7/2016 1:41:00 PM
For teenagers and young drivers, learning to drive is a rite of passage, but it’s also a big, big responsibility…and as everyone knows, responsibility isn’t always something that’s at the front of a teenager’s mind.  There are several considerations to keep in mind when shopping for a car for a young driver. Reliability and low auto repair bills are important, but safety is even more of a priority – and that doesn’t mean just crash protection....
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12 Things You Didn't Know About Independence Day

posted on 9/7/2016 1:41:00 PM
Hot dogs, parades, fireworks, BBQ and the kickoff of summer…that’s what most people think of when it comes to July 4. However, even if you’re an aficionado of American history, there might be some facts about Independence Day that you didn’t know! At Boyd’s Tire & Service Center, we’d like to list off some July 4 factoids that you may or may not have been aware of:   The Declaration of Independence was actually signed on July 2, 1776; it was rev...
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Don't Be Scared By Auto Repair - Fall Car Care Tips

posted on 9/7/2016 1:40:00 PM
As Halloween quickly approaches, the spookiest time of the year is right around the corner with plenty of goblins and ghosts to frighten even the most cheerful souls. However, nothing is more frightening than unwanted vehicle malfunctions or foreseeable failures. Prevent excessive auto repair situations with useful tips on Halloween driver safety coupled with careful driving habits to keep any vehicle rolling through this season. Through proper maintenance and inspections, auto repair does not h...
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