Archive for March 2024Picking the Right Tires in FarmingtonPosted March 31, 2024 7:00 AMShopping for tires in Farmington can be bewildering because there are many choices. Let's simplify. There are four main classifications of tires, each designed for different purposes. Next comes winter tires. Farmington people buy winter tires because they still like performance driving when it's cold and slippery on MI roads, so they need a tread design that'll really bite into ice and snow. The rubber compound is formulated to stay pliable when temperatures drop below 45 degrees F/7 degrees C so they get great traction even on dry roads. On the other end of the winter tire spectrum are tires designed to handle well in severe ice and snow conditions. Darrell's Firestone Automotive Tips from Darrell's Firestone: When to Replace a Damaged TirePosted March 24, 2024 11:18 AMRepair or Replace? That’s a question Farmington drivers ask when they have tire damage. Some punctures cannot be repaired because of their size or location. Punctures larger than a quarter of an inch (6.4 mm) are considered too large to be safely repaired. Punctures in the sidewall or near the shoulders may not be able to be repaired. And sometimes there is internal damage revealed on inspection that indicates the tire should not be repaired. Run flat tires should not be repaired. Repairing high performance tires may make them unsuitable for motorsports. Your friendly and professional Darrell's Firestone service advisor can inspect your damaged tire and tell you if it can be safely repaired or if it should be replaced - and then help you get back on the roads around Farmington. For Brakes' Sake (Brake Rotor Service in Farmington)Posted March 17, 2024 6:06 AMThink of how much abuse your brakes take. Day in and day out, they stop your vehicle when it's going fast and when it's going slow. Maybe your vehicle has been vibrating when you brake, or maybe it seems like your stopping distance is a little bit longer than it used to be. Then it's time to get your brakes checked out. After all, you have to be able to stop if you want to be safe. Nearly all newer vehicles have disc brakes on the front, and many have that type of brake on all four wheels. That makes it likely you'll be getting disc brakes fixed at some time in your vehicle's lifetime. Knowing how disc brakes work is as easy as riding a bicycle. If your bike had hand brakes, you'll probably remember a mechanism that squeezed a couple of pads on each side of your bicycle wheel when you applied the brakes. Disc brakes are similar; but instead of the bike wheel, there's a metal disc instead. If that disc is warped or has irregularities in it, it's going to vibrate. It used to be that rotors were thick, and when they warped, a technician could "turn" them to scrape off a layer of metal so their sides were straight again. The latest vehicles are using thinner, lighter rotors with a slightly different construction. Now, it's likely that rotors that are resurfaced this way will not have enough metal left to work safely. In fact, some manufacturers advise only replacing rotors that are worn out. Newer designs have reduced rotor prices, and in many cases, the labor cost of turning the rotors is higher than buying new. There are times, though, where your rotors can be resurfaced and still meet manufacturer specifications. If you have a rotor replaced on one side of your vehicle, it might be a good idea to replace rotors on the other side, too. Maybe you're looking for the new rotors to last longer than the ones that were on there. New technologies can offer a longer lifespan in a premium rotor. Armed with knowing the type of driving you do, you and your Darrell's Firestone service advisor can make the best decision on which direction you want to go with your new brakes. Darrell's Firestone Emergency Items for FarmingtonPosted March 10, 2024 8:53 AMSafe MI travel starts with preventive maintenance and good vehicle care at Darrell's Firestone. But there are other things Farmington residents can do to prepare for emergencies on the road. Here's some auto advice that can help you plan for emergencies, and just may save your life — or someone else's. Darrell's Firestone Improve Fuel Economy with Proper Maintenance at Darrell's Firestone in FarmingtonPosted March 3, 2024 10:38 AMWith Farmington gas prices being what they are, many of us in MI are driving less and looking into purchasing smaller or more efficient vehicles. Farmington area residents who have to drive a lot, have large families or need four-wheel drive are particularly hard hit by the cost of fuel in MI. But there are things all Farmington drivers can do to save fuel: We can improve our driving habits and stay on top of preventive maintenance at Darrell's Firestone. These things make small savings possible, but they can really add up. Clean out your trunk. Every ounce in your vehicle translates to a bit more fuel required to drive around Farmington. First, if your gas cap is leaking or worn, get a new one. Third, don't ignore your Check Engine light. Problems that cause that light to come on usually affect your fuel efficiency. Darrell's Firestone | ||
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