Aztec Car Care and Tire

Water Pump Your cooling system is very important. It circulates coolant through the radiator and your engine to protect your car from overheating. There are five main components to the cooling system: the radiator the radiator cap the hoses the thermostat and the water pump The water pump’s like the ...

Hey Aztec Drivers; What Is The Most Distracting Food? So what is the most distracting food to have in the car while driving around ? Is it: A Hamburger; Coffee; A Soft Drink, or Gummy Bears? Well, you may be surprised to learn that all but the gummy bears are in the top ten most distracting foods when you are driving, but if you chose 'coffee', then ...

Fall and Spring Checkup In Aztec When I was a kid in , my dad always made sure he took the cars in for Spring and Fall checkups. I was telling a friend that it's about time to get into for my checkup and he said that he read on the internet that modern cars don't need seasonal service. My friend is (technically) right about some ...

Wheel Balancing So you love our job, and your family life is great: You have achieved balance. But can you the same for your wheels? You can tell if your tires are out of balance by vibrations at higher speeds. If one of the front tires is out, you feel the vibration in the steering wheel. If it's a back tire, y...

Timing Belt Service to Save Big Bucks in Aztec Your engine is like a finely choreographed dance. All the parts have to work together. If the timing is off at the ballet, dancers crash into each other and fall down. It the timing is off in your engine, it may not run at all. One of the most intricate dances in your engine, has to do with the comb...

Power Steering Service At Aztec Car Care and Tire In Aztec Many have been hearing about technological advances in power steering, specifically, electric power steering. Some very high-end cars have been featuring electric power steering for a few years now. An electric motor directly provides the power assist to make steering easier. Undoubtedly we’...

Fuel Filter Replacement You would never like to drink a glass of mud, right? Well, your car feels the same way. It needs a steady supply of clean fuel in order to run well and deliver good fuel economy. The fuel filter's job is to clean dirt and rust out of the fuel before it gets to your engine. A clogged fuel filter can ...

Drive Train - What You Need to Know In Aztec One automotive service issue that doesn't get much attention is driveline service. Drivelines don't get talked about very much around , but they're very important. First let's define what the driveline is: Taking a small step back, the power plant is comprised of the engine and transmission. The dr...

Maintaining Your Older Car In Aztec NM The government mandates a lot of equipment on cars in : emission devices and control computers, safety equipment like airbags and crash worthiness requirements. All of this is great for the motoring public, but it does add quite a bit to the price of a new car. Because new cars are more expensive...

Wheel Bearings Wheel BearingsPosted on January 1, 2013 by azteccar254 Let me start by saying that your wheel bearings keep the wheels on your vehicle. Did that get your attention? In this article we’ll discuss more about wheel bearings and how you can keep them doing their very important job while you drive around...

Diesel Maintenance For NM Diesel Maintenance For NMPosted on December 26, 2012 by azteccar254At Aztec Car Care and Tire we hear from a lot of people who are excited about the new diesel engines that will soon be available in passenger cars and SUV’s. But our NM friends are often curious about the preventive maintenance requi...

Aztec Car Care and Tire Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular Gas Aztec Car Care and Tire Often Asked About Premium vs. Regular GasPosted on December 21, 2012 by azteccar254 People in Aztec NM often ask the question: “Will using premium gas make my car run better?” The answer is simple. But first, let’s talk about what exactly premium gasoline is. Different grades...