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ROLE OF YOUR WATER PUMP
Why A Water Pump Fails Water pumps don’t gradually wear out; a water pump fails. In other words, they’re either working or they’re not. A failed water pump has to be replaced. Water pumps can fail in two ways: they can spring a leak or their bearings fail. Leaks can...
DO I NEED WINTER TIRES?
Are Winter Tires right for Me? The first question you need to ask yourself is “Where will I be driving? What are the road Conditions?Are Winter Tires right for Me?” Tires for the Winter Drive – Maybe we haven’t gotten the weather in the Albuquerque / Rio Rancho Rio...
WINTER SERVICE CHECK – BATTERY | TIRE AIR PRESSURE | ANTI-FREEZE
Cold temperatures have settled in at night, especially in the higher elevations. And when cold weather hits, three sure things can happen with your car or truck. Battery Failure Tire Pressure Warning Alerts Anti-freeze not adequate Get a FREE Winter Service Check at...
COLD WEATHER CHECK, CHECK
Cold Weather Check of Your Choice Cold weather affect different vehicles and their parts. We may not be getting ice or snow in the Rio Grande valley, but temperatures in Rio Rancho, Bernalillo and Corrales are cold enough to give you car trouble. A cold weather check...
RIGHT OR LEFT? AMERICAN TIRE AND SERVICE POWER STEERING SERVICE
Have you ever driven a vehicle without power steering? If you have, then you probably appreciate how much easier it is to drive today’s modern vehicles. Before power steering, all of the force to turn a vehicle had to come from the driver’s arms. That’s why old cars...
SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE VS. STANDARD OIL CHANGE
Synthetic Oil Change or Traditional Oil Change? That is the question. Or really, “Why does a synthetic oil change cost twice as much as a traditional oil change?” To answer that we have to look at the manufacturing process and the performance of the two products. A...
KEEP YOUR VEHICLE ANOTHER COUPLE OF YEARS
Keep Your Vehicle Another Couple of Years Rio Rancho area residents may remember when the U.S. government’s “Cash for Clunkers” program made a splash on the news scene. People were offered incentives to trade in old vehicles for new, in the interest of better and...
KNOWING WHEN YOUR TIMING BELT SHOULD BE REPLACED
The timing belt in your engine controls the opening and closing of the intake and exhaust valves. Rio Rancho drivers need to replace it on a schedule to avoid failure. Timing belts are very difficult to get to, requiring quite a bit of labor to access. Replacement is...
AUTOMOTIVE AMERICAN TIRE AND SERVICE TECHNICIAN TRAINING
Rio Rancho consumers are demanding ASE Certified Automotive Technicians. We want a safe, reliable vehicle that handles well and is comfortable to ride in. Oh, and we want good fuel economy, too. We also want vehicle repairs that are cheap, fast and easy....
GET A BRAKE INSPECTION
Brake Inspection When it comes to preventive maintenance and vehicle care, most Rio Rancho drivers know how important it is to check their brakes. But brakes are more than just brake pads and shoes. There are a lot of components in the brake system, and they all need...
PUTTING THE BRAKES ON CHILDHOOD ILLNESS
Putting The Brakes On Childhood Illness We’ll Donate $9 to the UNM Children’s Hospital when you install NAPA Brakes.Getting new brakes will help children who are facing life threatening illnesses. UNM Children’s Hospital is Albuquerque’s Children’s Miracle Network...
COOLANT SYSTEM FLUSHING
Coolant System FlushingRio Rancho and Corrales residents’ vehicles have to operate in a wide range of NM temperatures which requires the engine coolant to be able to perform ‘no matter what.’ Think for a moment about the environment where the coolant does its thing....
Call American Tire and Service at 505-891-8951 to schedule auto repair services in Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo, and the surrounding Albuquerque area.