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Is It Time To Replace Your Muffler?

posted on 9/7/2016 1:01:00 PM
So one day you get in your car, turn the key and hear a sound that’s more like a NASCAR stock car, a small plane, a farm tractor or something worse. Or, you notice the sickly-sweet smell of exhaust when you’re stopped at a stoplight.  Those are the two surefire signs that you need a muffler. The first is annoying, but the second can be downright dangerous…you should never be able to actually smell your car’s exhaust from inside the passenger compartment, and th...
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Should You Mix Tires?

posted on 9/7/2016 1:01:00 PM
Think about how weird and awkward it would feel to go around wearing a sneaker on your right foot, and a dress shoe on your left. That’s sort of what it’s like to mix-and-match tires on your vehicle. A set of four tires is designed to work together; the rubber formulation, internal construction and tread design of the tires is intended to keep your vehicle in a specific envelope of traction, handling, ride quality and drivability. Going to a different tire or pair of tires, even if t...
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Road Rage -- Don't Go There!

posted on 9/7/2016 1:00:21 PM
Our blogs for Boyd’s Tire & Service Center in Westerville, OH generally talk about auto repair and related topics, but today we’d like to talk about something pretty serious – and that’s “road rage.”
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ABS Brakes Demystified

posted on 9/7/2016 12:59:49 PM
You’ve no doubt noticed the ABS trouble light on your dashboard. What exactly does it mean, though? How do antilock braking systems (ABS) work?
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Stay Safe At Halloween

posted on 9/7/2016 12:59:00 PM
The days are getting shorter, before long there will be a snap in the air, and the next thing you know it’ll be time for trick-or-treaters to be prowling the streets at the end of October. Things are different from a generation ago, when kids went free-range and unsupervised on Halloween; today, trick-or-treaters usually have a parent in charge on their house-to-house rounds.  One thing hasn’t changed, though…kids have one goal at Halloween, and that is to accumulate as m...
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Ways to Prepare Your Vehicle for Winter

posted on 9/7/2016 12:58:00 PM
At Boyd’s Tire & Service Center in Columbus, OH, we know that the winters can be pretty tough here. The days are getting shorter, soon there will be a snap in the air and the next thing you know, it’s going to be winter! Here are a few ideas to get your car ready for the cold weather:   Battery: Extreme heat and extreme cold can both stress your car’s battery. At 5 degrees Fahrenheit, a fully-charged battery can only deliver half its rated cranking power; cold tem...
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Motor Oil and Fuel Economy

posted on 9/7/2016 12:56:42 PM
For decades, car companies have been chasing after fuel economy numbers. One way of cutting that drag is to reduce internal friction with lighter grades of motor oil.
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Get The Most Out Of That Set Of Tires

posted on 9/7/2016 12:56:14 PM
Your tires are a pretty big investment. Even with the cheapest set of tires, you’re going to be spending upwards of $400 on the tires, mounting, balancing, disposal fees and taxes. Since you laid down that kind of money, doesn’t it just make sense to make sure you get the most miles possible out of them?  Here’s some advice on long tire life:   • Regularly check your tire pressure. This one is really, really important. Underinflated tires will wear  unevenly and reduce your fuel economy ...
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Winter Safety Tips – Don’t End Up In the Ditch!

posted on 9/7/2016 12:55:45 PM
Some people love winter. They love the snow, the snap in the air, the short days and cozy nights at home. Others can’t stand it, for many of the same reasons. Regardless of whether you love it or hate it, though, chances are you’re going to have to get out and drive in it at some point. We’ve got a few suggestions to help you through the winter safely:  • Make sure you’ve got a well-maintained car. This includes fresh windshield wipers, proper tire inflation, a strong battery, a properl...
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Winter Tires – Yea or Nay?

posted on 9/7/2016 12:55:11 PM
In a lot of parts of the country, the winters are tough enough that all-season tires just won’t get the job done. All-season tires are a compromise; they offer good year-round traction with a quiet ride, good handling and road manners. They tend to perform well in wet weather and light wintry conditions, but when the snow is more than a couple of inches deep, all-season tires are out of their league. That’s when it’s time to consider winter tires.    Today’s winter tires are a long way...
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