Why Your Tire Sensor Is Illuminated

If you have realized that your tire pressure sensor has become illuminated in your vehicle then it is time to look into what the problem is and fix it in a timely manner. You don't want to be driving your vehicle around on damaged tires because this can not only permanently affect your tires but it can affect the wheels themselves and other parts of your vehicle like the suspension and shocks.

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How to Tell a Tire Has Been Damaged

It may be possible to determine if a tire needs to be replaced just by looking at it. If there is no tread left, it is definitely time to put a new tire or tires on your vehicle. Even if there is tread left, scratches or cuts to the tire wall may indicate that it is unsafe to keep driving on.

However, it may be possible to have a cut or scratch looked at to find out if it can be repaired.

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Are Your Brake Pads Wearing Thin?

Your car's brakes are of vital importance to the safety of you and your loved ones. Because of this, it's important to pay attention to how your brakes are performing and to be sure to have them regularly inspected and serviced when warranted.

Your car's brakes work like this: each wheel has a brake rotor attached to it that spins as your wheels do. 

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How Do I Know if My Car Battery Needs Serviced or Replaced?

Here at LCM Used Car Center in Petersburg, we care about your automotive service needs, and our professional service department staff is ready and able to take care of any problems that may arise with your vehicle.

A common problem that may come up is trouble with your car battery. The battery provides the electrical power that is necessary to start your engine and run all the special electronic components of your vehicle.

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Purpose of a Timing Belt

The engines of modern vehicles function using a timing belt. The belt is responsible for ensuring that the camshaft and the crankshaft turn at a predetermined rate to run the engine. Somewhere between 60,000 and 100,000 miles, the belt requires replacing due to normal wear and tear. 

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Check Your Oil

It has been the norm to get your oil changed every 3,000 miles for many decades but it is now considered to be too often. These days you can get away with getting your oil changed every 7,500 miles. You don't want to get your oil changed too often because it is just a waste of money. 

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Quality Vehicle Fluid Services & Maintenance at LCM Used Car Center!

Having high-quality maintenance and service tasks performed on the various key fluids in your vehicle are vital to keeping the performance you love and are vital to achieving the longevity you desire as well. This means that a certified professional should take a look at your car and make sure that all of your fluids are at recommended levels and are also being changed regularly. However, there are a couple of fluids in your vehicle that require a little more attention than the others, and we want you to be aware of these two.

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Genuine Parts are essential for your Car

When your car has issues, you need to first think of the best parts that will suit the car and is genuine. Our parts team is the best place to find spare parts for your car. People of East Petersburg, PA, have always loved our services and keep coming back when their cars need servicing. Our qualified technicians are always ready to not only service your vehicle with genuine OEM parts but also offer advice on how to keep the parts new for a longer period.

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