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Winter Tire Decision Guide - Boyds Tire

posted on 9/7/2016 11:01:00 AM

It's obvious that winter tires make an automobile easier and safer to drive in harsh winter climates. It also can be a confusing and difficult decision, when deciding which winter tires to buy for your vehicle. Getting optimum winter performance from your vehicle is important and also requires a little knowledge as to which tires best fit your vehicle.What makes a winter tire different from any other tire?The traditional "all season" tire balances dry pavement grip with wet and mil...

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Back to School Checklist

posted on 9/7/2016 10:02:01 AM

Is your child on their way back to school? Make sure you have done your homework to avoid emergencies before they happen. Being proactive can save you time, money and possibly injury. Come in today, and we can help you with the back to school checklist to make sure your child’s vehicle is ready for school. Regardless of how much we try to prevent emergencies, we all know...they happen. Did you know you can buy tires with the Goodyear credit card with 6 months no interest*? Not that your ch...

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Tires And Automotive Repair Services Options In Central Ohio

posted on 9/7/2016 10:01:00 AM

Tires and automotive repair services are widely available in the Central Ohio area, which lends the consumer several choices. Boyd's Tire & Service Center has 7 locations that offer several numerous tire and repair services. Whether the automobile owner needs a minor tune-up or just a simple service, they will have several different options.Boyd's Tire & Service Center provides multiple services, which can include brakes, tires and wheel alignment for example. We also provide rep...

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A/C Problems Demystified

posted on 9/7/2016 10:00:49 AM

Believe it or not, the A/C system in your vehicle is fairly simple in principle and design. Like your refrigerator, it operates on a cycle of compression and expansion of a gas, known as refrigerant. The compressor turns the gas into a liquid, and as the gas evaporates it provides cooling. Like your refrigerator, its main components are: Compressor Condenser Receiver/dryer Thermostatic expansion valve Evaporator Refrigerant Blower The good news is most automotive A/C systems...

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What's Leaking From My Car?

posted on 9/7/2016 9:51:34 AM

You go out to your car, start it up, pull out of your parking space and see a puddle of...something...where you were parked a moment ago. This is never a good feeling. What could it be? Fortunately, some automotive fluids are dyed different colors to make this a little easier to narrow down. Does it appear to be water? Were you recently running your A/C? Chances are that's just condensation from the A/C system, which drips out through a rubber tube and is perfectly normal. No worries ther...

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Are Brakes Supposed to Sound Like That?

posted on 9/7/2016 9:50:18 AM

Most people do not know how to repair or replace their vehicle's brakes, but with a little instruction, most people can assess whether or not there is a break in their brakes. Determining car problems can be challenging, if you've had no training. When certain items on your car break, like a door handle, you may be able to postpone the repairs. However, brakes require immediate attention. Some people avoid repairing/replacing their brakes in an attempt to get more mileage out of them. Th...

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All About Autism Event is Back!

posted on 9/7/2016 9:49:00 AM

We are back again for another year of supporting our great community. We are once again sponsoring the All About Autism Car/Truck/Bike Show this year. If you haven't come out before, we would love to see you there this year! Those of you who have been before, thank you and we hope you will join us again! Due to popular demand, we are hosting the motorcycle ride benefit again this year as well. Please have a look at the details for both events, and feel free to register online if you pla...

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Fuel saving tires...really?

posted on 9/7/2016 9:49:00 AM

That’s right! Make the right choice on which tires to purchase and you could save hundreds on gas. Both Goodyear’s Assurance Fuel Max as well as Michelin’s Energy Saver product have what manufacturers call lower “rolling resistance.” In short, rolling resistance is the amount of force it takes to push a tire down a road. So the lower the rolling resistance, the less fuel you use. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, rolli...

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Differential Service: Too Often Neglected by Drivers

posted on 9/7/2016 9:48:34 AM

Differential Service – Why Is It Important? Of all the various things on a vehicle that need regular service and maintenance, the differential is too often neglected. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? Visualize a rear-wheel-drive vehicle making a right-hand turn. As the car turns to the right, the left rear wheel will have to actually cover a longer distance and spin at a different speed than the right wheel. If the rear axle was delivering the same torque to both wheels, the...

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Mixing Tires – Bad Idea

posted on 9/7/2016 9:45:59 AM

In a perfect world, all four tires would wear out at the same time. In the same perfect world, everyone would be able to afford a whole set of tires all at once. Unfortunately, things often just do not work out that way. Sometimes you may just have to replace tires as you can afford them, one or two at a time, but there are some important things to bear in mind if you have to do that. If you can only afford to replace one or two tires, it’s essential that you go with tires that are i...

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Winter Tire Decision Guide - Boyds Tire

Back to School Checklist

Tires And Automotive Repair Services Options In Central Ohio

A/C Problems Demystified

What's Leaking From My Car?

Are Brakes Supposed to Sound Like That?

All About Autism Event is Back!

Fuel saving tires...really?

Differential Service: Too Often Neglected by Drivers

Mixing Tires – Bad Idea

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