Brahler Talks About
Tires & Brakes
 While
we can’t prevent the occasional nail puncture,
we can offer a bit of advice to ease the frustration of tire problems.
Occasionally check and maintain the air pressure in your vehicle spare
tire. Also, with the price of gasoline jumping, keeping your tires inflated
properly helps your vehicle run at peak performance, saving fuel. Brahler’s
will perform this often overlooked but helpful feature at any of their
oil & lube centers. Tire rotation can easily extend the life of your
car’s tires. We recommend tire rotation at least once a year. Tire
rotations are done at both our tire center and our oil and lube centers.
By rotating your tires as recommended, you can extend the life of your
tires by 8,000 to 10,000 miles! We also recommend a front end alignment
every year or if you purchase a new set of tires at our tire center.
Brahler
Tire & Auto Center also offers complete brake service for your vehicle.
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Decrypting Your Tire Speed Rating
 Are your tires "S" rated? Perhaps an "H" rating? The speed-rating
system in use today
was developed in Europe to categorize tires developed
for
specific
vehicle
speed requirements.
Please note: although
a tire may be speed rated, we do not endorse the operation of any vehicle
in an unsafe or unlawful
manner. Furthermore, tire speed ratings do not imply that a vehicle can
be safely driven at the maximum speed for which the tire is rated, particularly
under adverse road and weather conditions or if the vehicle has unusual
characteristics.
Review the list below to see where your tire
places:
B - 31 mph (50 km/h)
C - 37 mph (50 km/h)
D - 40 mph (55 km/h)
E - 43 mph (70 km/h)
F - 50 mph (80 km/h)
G - 56 mph (90 km/h)
J - 62 mph (100 km/h)
K - 68 mph (110 km/h)
L - 75 mph (120 km/h)
M - 81 mph (130 km/h)
N - 87 mph (140 km/h)
P - 93 mph (150 km/h)
Q - 99 mph (160 km/h)
R - 106 mph (170 km/h)
S - 112 mph (180 km/h)
T - 118 mph (190 km/h)
U - 124 mph (200 km/h)
H - 130 mph (210 km/h)
V - 150 mph (240 km/h)
W - 169 mph (270 km/h)
Y - 188 mph (300 km/h)
ZR - Over 150mph ( Over 240km/h)
(Reference: www.mastercrafttires.com)
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Winter Weather Tips
 Day to day
driving is sometimes tough enough; winter weather makes it tougher. Keeping
a few items
in your car during your
winter driving may make the difference in getting to your destination.
Store a bag of kitty litter in your trunk for added traction in slick
road conditions. Have your engine coolant checked. Also, while we don’t
recommend driving and talking on the phone, make sure you take a cell
phone in case of emergencies. Make sure your wiper fluid is topped off,
since windshields tend to get dirtier in slushy driving conditions. We
also recommend rotating tires before the snow flies. This will ensure
the maximum traction
you need to get where you’re going this winter. Another winter
tip: keep your ice scraper in the house if snow is predicted. This will
save you from having to dig your car out by hand to get to the scraper!
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Brahler Service and Your Vehicle's Air
Conditioner Service
 Brahler
Tire & Auto Center does complete air conditioning service and repair.
Brahlers can check belts, hoses; system recharge, test your air
conditioning
system and can replace any existing parts that are needed.
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Brahler Service and Your Vehicle's Air Filters
 Often overlooked, your vehicle’s
air filter can easily become clogged with dirt and grime, which can rob
your car of power.
Brahler Tire & Auto
Center can
check and replace your vehicle's air filter. You’ll breathe easier
knowing your car can breathe easier too!
Also, some vehicles now come with cabin air filters, which
help keep your interior environment a welcome place to drive. Over time,
these filters also need replaced. Do you know where your filters are
located? We do, and we can help!
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 Battery Maintenance For Your Vehicle
Brahler Tire & Auto Center stocks automotive
batteries. Our Tire & Auto Center will check your battery connections,
making sure your battery terminals are clean and securely connected. While
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Brahler Service and Your Vehicle's
Cooling System
 Brahler’s can flush and fill your vehicle’s
radiator at our Tire & Auto Center. We recommend this service every
2 years, or 30,000 miles. You can help your vehicle stay cool by simply
keeping your radiator free
of bugs and road grime which will allow for efficient cooling of your
vehicle.
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 Brahler Service and Your Vehicle's Fuel
System
Brahler Tire & Auto Center can inspect and clean dirty
injectors to help curb fuel starvation to your vehicle and restore power
when you put the pedal down. If your vehicle needs injector replacement,
our Tire & Auto Center can make sure your vehicle goes down the road
with the power and confidence you need.
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Expensive Transmission Problems
 Transmission
problems account for the second most expensive repair on average, due
to the fact that transmissions
are often overlooked
until a problem occurs. Brahler Tire & Auto Center can perform the
necessary preventative maintenance to ensure smooth shifting for your
vehicle. Our Tire & Auto
Center can perform a transmission pan drop and filter change, or perform
a T-Tech transmission flush which will remove 95% of contaminants. A
little prevention can save the aggravation and cost of a major transmission
repair. Please check your
owner’s manual for recommended transmission service, or ask one
of our friendly store managers.
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 Seeing the Light - Headlights and
Bulbs
Our Tire & Auto Center can help your night vision
impaired by a burnt out or broken headlight. Vehicles are expensive;
why risk your entire investment to poor visibility? We can help you see
the light again.
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Brahler Service and Your Vehicle's Belts
and Hoses
 We
recommend belt replacement every 4 years or 60,000 miles. Brahler’s
can check belts and hoses at our Tire & Auto Center. If replacements
are needed, our Tire & Auto Center can replace
any necessary belts and hoses associated with your vehicle. Serpentine
belts often show little visual problems before breakage, and since many
of us are keeping vehicles longer than ever, belt and hose replacement
is a good idea.
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 Tune-ups - Return That New Car
Feeling
Old spark plugs add to fuel consumption and rob your vehicle
of power. Brahler Tire & Auto Center can restore that power with
a vehicle tune-up. Your car will thank you for it.
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