Tire Tread Depth For Greeley, Colorado Drivers
Driving on bald tires is like playing roulette. Though you may be fine today, eventually your luck is going to run out.The Feds don’t have any laws for tread depth, but 42 of the states, and all of Canada, do have regulations. They consider 2/32 of an inch to be the minimum legal tread depth. […]
How to Keep Your Car Battery Healthy and Clean
When it comes to your vehicle, it all starts with the battery (no pun intended). You need to take proper care of your car battery for two reasons:Your vehicle will not start or run without it.You rely on it to run all your other electronic accessories (lights, power windows, radio, etc.). If your battery is […]
Exhaust Service at Phil’s Pro Auto Service: Passing the Smell Test
The exhaust system on a vehicle is more complex than most Greeley residents realize. It contains everything from old-fashioned pipes and clamps to sophisticated computers and sensors. All Colorado folks know a properly functioning exhaust system is good for the environment, but sometimes we forget that a damaged exhaust system can be deadly. That’s why […]
Used Cars: Phil’s Pro Auto Service Advice on What to Do After You Buy
Used vehicles are certainly an economical choice for budget-conscious Greeley drivers. But how can we know we’re getting a good used vehicle and not just inheriting someone else’s problems?There are good used vehicles for sale in the Greeley area. Vehicles are sold when families upsize, when families downsize or even when someone just wants a […]
What Greeley Automotive Service Consumers Should Know
There are some things drivers should know about Greeley car service and repair. First and foremost, Phil’s Pro Auto Service cares about you and your family’s safety. And we really appreciate your business. Phil’s Pro Auto Service in Greeley wants to build a trusting relationship that becomes the foundation for a mutually beneficial experience for […]
Positive and Negative (Battery Care)
You notice when your smartphone’s battery starts to go weak on you. It runs out of juice faster than it did when it was new. Bet you pay attention to that pretty closely. Unfortunately, many of us don’t pay the same attention to the battery in our vehicles. If your battery got you through the […]
Keep Your Tires Well Rounded in Greeley: Tire Rotation and Wheel Balancing at Phil’s Pro Auto Service
Taking care of our tires is part of vehicle care for Greeley drivers. We know they have to be replaced when they wear out, but tires also require some preventive maintenance. This maintenance will improve and extend the life of the tires, so it’s well worth the effort and expense for Greeley drivers to get […]
What is a TPS? (Throttle Position Sensor)
You know you have an accelerator pedal; step on it and your vehicle is supposed to go. But did you know there is a part in your vehicle that keeps track of where the throttle is? It’s called the Throttle Position Sensor, or TPS. The TPS is a sensor that helps your vehicle figure out […]
Selecting New Tires and Wheels
Some of us Greeley drivers just love tires. All those little rubber hairs on new tires and the smell is wonderful. We live in a great time for tires. No matter how you drive around Colorado, where you want to go or the look you’re after; there is a tire for you.The same is true […]
Gas Smell! (What Causes Gasoline Odors)
If you’ve ever walked into your garage and noticed it smelled like gasoline, pay attention. Gasoline can be dangerous, both from the health problems fumes can cause and the fire danger gasoline presents. There are many things that can cause a vehicle to give off a gasoline odor. One of the easiest to track down […]