3 Reasons Your Car May Be Overheating
Summer heat is brutal in Tucson and precautions should be made to prevent overheating. The three items listed below are common problems that cause overheating,
- LOW COOLANT – check the radiator tank and overflow reservoir—it sounds obvious, but it is number one for a reason.
- BAD FAN OR FAN CLUTCH - The fan pulls air through the cooling fins of the radiator, no airflow at low speeds causes overheating.
- BAD THERMOSTAT VALVE - It regulates engine heat by opening and closing, based on coolant temperature. Valves that get stuck prevent coolant from flowing through the ...[more]
Is Your Air Conditioner Stressed?
Cell Phone Users - Distracted Driving Still a Problem
Cell Phone Users - Distracted Driving Still a Problem
Back in 2016, USA Today reported more than 112 million cell phone users in the US and 85% being used while driving, by 2018 the estimate was nearly double that at 224 million users. Today that number is more than 260.2m.
The recent data from the National Highway Safety Transportation administration shows 3,166 fatalities were the result of distracted driving (in 2017). Among the most distracted were drivers 20-29 years in age where 19% of fatalities occurred with distracted a driver, nearly 40% of those drivers were using cell phones.
As of 2018, 48 states, D.C., ban messaging for all drivers. All but ...[more]
Social Distancing Behind the Wheel
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Vehicle and Fuel Tips Plus Pre-Trip Check List
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