St George Auto Repair

St george auto repair can guarantee that you’ll receive the best service available. Regardless of where your car was built, or what kind of repair your in need of! [phone] 776 S Bluff St. St. George, UT 84770 www.stgeorgeautorepairshops.com

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Do Not Fill Your A/C system if you are not sure what your doing!

Make sure you read all the labels on your cans of freon before attempting to put freon in your vehicle's ac system, we just had another customer who ruined their ac system by over filling the system with crappy freon from a parts store, he saved 50 dollars on the freon refill, but just cost himself over 500 to replace his compressor! st george auto repairs certified ac mechanics can save you the time, trouble, and money

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Rainy driving tips -

First and foremost: slow down! It takes longer to stop or adjust in wet weather.

Stay toward the middle lanes - water tends to pool in the outside lanes.

Maintain proper following distance (3 Second Rule). This needs to be increased in wet weather.

Drive in the tracks of a car ahead of you.

Don't follow large trucks or busses too closely. The spray created by their large tires reduces your vision. Take care when passing them as well; if you must pass, do so quickly and safely.

Be more alert when driving in wet or slippery conditions. Watch out for brake lights in front of you.

http://www.smartmotorist.com/driving-guideline/tips-for-driving-in-rain.html

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Do You Know What Your Dash lights Mean?

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Keep your new car smelling fresh and clean with a little help from this DIY Car Diffuser! 

Simply hot glue a couple of mini pom poms onto a clothes pin, then add a few drops of your favorite essential oils whenever you need it!

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Better Battery Behavior

Here’s hot news about your car battery that may seem surprising: It’s not so much the cold that gets it down as it is high heat. Heat causes battery fluid to evaporate, thus damaging the internal structure of the battery. That’s why it’s a good idea to check your battery as the seasons change from hotter to cooler or if you’ve been driving in a hot part of the country.

Another reason for shortened battery life is overcharging. That is, a malfunctioning component in the charging system, usually the voltage regulator, can allow too high a charging rate, leading to slow death for a battery.

To get the most life out of a battery, the Car Care Council suggests the following simple steps:

-Be sure the electrical system is charging at the correct rate; overcharging can damage a battery as quickly as undercharging.

-If your battery is the type that needs to be topped off, check it regularly. Add distilled water when necessary.

-Always replace a battery with one that’s rated at least as high as the one originally specified.

-Have the battery checked if you notice headlights and interior lights dim, accessories that fail to operate, or the “check engine” or battery light illuminated.

-Keep the top of the battery clean. Dirt becomes a conductor, which drains battery power. Further, as corrosion accumulates on battery terminals, it becomes an insulator, inhibiting current flow.

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Can you imagine owning a car like this beauty?

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Steering & Suspension

Steering & Suspension Problems = Safety Problems.

Make sure you have your steering and suspension checked out once a year without fail!

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Summer Car Hack: Blown-out tire?

Be prepared. Tires are more prone to blowouts in the hot summer months, because drivers are often on a sizzling road with the heavier loads for longer periods of time.

Underinflated tires are most at risk, since the lack of air pressure puts the tires' components under increased strain; but overinflated ones are more likely to hydroplane in a summer rainstorm.

Periodically check your tread by sticking a penny into the groove of the tire with Lincoln's head facing inward. If you can see the top of Abe's head, it's time for a new set.

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Royal Purple!

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Tire Safety: Check Your Tires for Wear and Tear

Examining your tires for wear and tear, along with checking tire pressure and alignment, are essential to ensuring your vehicle’s safety on the road and helping to improve gas mileage and performance.

The penny test is a simple, yet effective, way to check tire tread. If you see Lincoln’s head above the tread, you are ready for new tires.

Tires are critical to a vehicle’s handling and traction, and maintaining proper pressure is vitally important to vehicle safety. Underinflated tires are under stress and will wear unevenly, causing them to need to be replaced sooner. Routinely checking tire balance and wheel alignment reduces tire wear, improves handling, and increases fuel economy.

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Summer Car Hack: Hot interior?

Cool down more quickly by driving with the windows rolled down and the air cranked up, which forces out the hot air and allows the cool air to circulate.

In a few minutes, when the air inside the car should be about the same temperature as the air outside, you’re ready to roll up the windows!

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Keep your vehicle running smoothly with a little help from this handy checklist!

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Easy Steps to Better Gas Mileage

Be car care aware and perform these five simple steps to improve fuel economy and save money:

Check Tire Pressure: Keep tires properly inflated and improve gas mileage by up to 3.3 percent.

Use the Right Motor Oil: Improve gas mileage by 1 to 2 percent by using the grade of motor oil recommended by the manufacturer.

Replace Clogged Air Filters: Replacing clogged air filters on older vehicles can improve fuel economy and will improve performance and acceleration on all vehicles.

Check Engine Performance: Keep your engine running efficiently and improve gas mileage by an average of 4 percent.

Fix It: Addressing a serious maintenance problem, like a faulty oxygen sensor, can improve mileage by as much as 40 percent, according to www.fueleconomy.gov.

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