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How to Maintain Your Windshield Wipers and Wiper Fluid: A Simple Guide Labor Day is this weekend in Wichita. And with it comes fun filled
August 29, 2024
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How to Maintain Your Windshield Wipers and Wiper Fluid: A Simple Guide Labor Day is this weekend in Wichita. And with it comes fun filled
Ready, Set, Go… Back to School with a FREE Tire Rotation
Back to school season is in full swing here in Wichita. And businesses, service providers, and residents in our Wichita community takes pride in giving back, especially at this time of year to help those in our community. Because being prepared and ready is critical for a successful Wichita school year. And part of being ready includes ensuring your vehicle is in top condition to accommodate all the errands, carpooling, and back and forth travel involved. So, scheduled maintenance on your car including a quick oil change will go along way to keeping your school-related travel stress-free.
And Now, Tracy’s Tire Pros Offers a FREE Tire Rotation with Every Oil Change
Understanding Warped Brake Rotors and How to Prevent Them
Unexpected problems are the worst! And no one enjoys these nasty surprises: like when you’re a cement truck that gets stuck under a bridge. Or – though maybe not as extreme – like when you realize your car or truck’s brake rotors are warped.
Brake rotors play a crucial role in your vehicle’s braking system. Because they provide a surface for the brake pads to clamp down on, allowing your car to slow. But, over time, these rotors can become warped. And this can lead to vibrations or a pulsating sensation when you brake. So in this blog, the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pros in Downtown Wichita explain how your brake rotors can become warped and how to prevent it from happening.
The Role of Your Vehicle’s Timing Belt and How to Tell If It’s Failing
The timing belt is an important part in your vehicle’s engine. Because it ensures that the engine’s valves open and close at the correct times during the intake and exhaust strokes. And this synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft.
And just like Wichita residents can enjoy the beneficial timing of online giant Amazon’s same day delivery, so too is the beneficial timing of our vehicle’s timing belt critical for us. Because, the precise coordination of your crankshaft and camshaft provided by the timing belt allows your engine to run smoothly and efficiently. And without this properly functioning coordination, your engine could experience significant damage or even complete failure. So, in this blog the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pro in Downtown Wichita explain the role of your car’s timing belt and how to tell if it’s faltering.
Loud Jet Plane Noise at Airshows? Cool! Loud Engine Noise from My Car? Not So Cool!
Wichita residents are lucky because we have our very own Wichita Air Show at McConnel AFB this August 24th through the 25th. And while we enjoy “Frontiers in Flight” – the sight, the sounds, the excitement – we don’t have the same enjoyment when our vehicle is makes the sounds of a fighter jet taking off every time we accelerate. Because, when your engine makes a loud noise during acceleration, it’s a sign that something might be wrong under the hood. And ignoring these noises can lead to more serious problems down the road. So, in this blog, the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pros review what might be causing you engine to rev loudly when you accelerate and what you should do about it.
Understanding the Causes of a Gas Odor and What to Do About It
Picture this: You were on your way home from Wichita’s Sedgwick county Zoo when you starting noticing a gas smell while driving. And, of course, you were alarmed; who wouldn’t be?! Because it’s not just unpleasant—you fear it could indicate a serious issue with your vehicle that needs immediate attention. So, in this blog, the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pros examine what could be causing a gas smell while driving and what your best course of action should be to address it.
Why Is My Vehicle Driving Swervey? What Does It Mean, and Is It Dangerous?
The Kansas State Fair is right around the corner. And it’s a fun-filled day for family, friends and all our Wichita residents. Because, we do love the sticky foods, the sunny air, and all those swervey rides! But, although a good swerve is tons of fun on a ride, it’s not so much fun if it happens while your driving in your car.
If you’ve noticed that your vehicle feels like it’s swerving or drifting on the road, it’s not something to ignore. So, in this blog, the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pros in Downtown Wichita explain what this “swervey” sensation can be caused by, and how addressing it immediately is crucial for your safety.
The Importance of Tire Rotation: Why It Matters for Your Car
The Automobilia Car Show took over downtown Wichita Sunday, attracting car enthusiasts from all over. Because it represented the passion projects that reflected countless hours of dedication and hard work. And the one thing that was obvious was the care and maintenance of these beautiful vehicles. So, Tracy’s Tire Pro would like to honor their dedication to maintenance by reviewing some tried and true maintenance starting from the ground up: your tires. Because, tire rotation is one of the simplest yet most crucial maintenance tasks you can perform for your vehicle. So, in this blog, the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pros in Downtown Wichita explain how tire rotation is done on your vehicle and why regular rotation is so important.
We’ve had to deal with a lot of road construction lately here in Wichita. Between the work on I-235 and US 400, as well as the past the pavement replacement projects on Interstate 135 and Interstate 70, it’s likely that our Wichita drivers could run into a few issues while navigating the roads and detours. One such issue could be damage done from construction debris that flies around while you are driving. And this can lead to a crack in your windshield.
Discovering a crack in your windshield while driving can be alarming. But knowing how to handle the situation can help you stay safe and minimize damage. So in this blog, the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pros offer a step-by-step guide on what to do if your windshield gets a crack while you’re on the road.
Why Scheduling Regular Car or Truck Maintenance is Important During the Hot Summer Months We in Wichita have been experiencing at hot Summer. And it