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Wichita Summer Heat Survival Guide for Your Car or Truck

Wichita Summer Heat and Your Vehicle: How to Stay Ahead of the Damage

When the Wichita summer heat rises, your car or truck faces more challenges than you may realize. Because long waits in traffic on Kellogg Avenue and family trips to Sedgwick County Zoo often mean extended time in the sun, your vehicle feels the strain. Since the hot conditions stress your engine, tires, battery, and A/C system, you need to prepare now to avoid costly breakdowns. So, in this blog, the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pros explore how the heat affects your ride and the preventative steps you can take to keep it in top working condition.

August 18, 2025 No Comments
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Understanding Your Drivetrain: What You Need t o Know

Understanding Your Car’s Drivetrain: How It Works and Signs of Trouble

Imagine heading to the Read ICT Book Swap at the Wichita Public Library when suddenly you have a difficult time shifting gears. And you wonder if its, perhaps, your drivetrain system. Because you know that it’s your car’s drivetrain that is responsible for transferring power from the engine to the wheels. And his allows your vehicle to move. So, given it’s importance the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pros explore the workings of your vehicle’s drivetrain, and the signs to watch for that indicate you may have trouble.

February 8, 2025 No Comments
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Transmission: Why It’s Care is Key and What You Need to Know

The Importance of Your Car or Truck’s Transmission and Signs It Needs Repair

Your vehicle’s transmission is one of its most critical parts. Because it acts as the bridge between the engine and the wheels. And it ensures that the engine operates at its best at while delivering power to the wheels, allowing your vehicle to move efficiently. So, whether you drive a manual or automatic transmission, proper maintenance is essential for smooth operation and avoiding costly repairs. Therefore in this blog the experts at Tracy’s Tire Pros in Wichita dive into why your transmission is important and the signs that it may need repair. 

December 21, 2024 No Comments
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Super Noisy Acceleration? What You Need to Know.

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.

August 16, 2024 No Comments