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ROLE OF YOUR WATER PUMP

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...

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DO I NEED WINTER TIRES?

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...

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COLD WEATHER CHECK, CHECK

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...

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SYNTHETIC OIL CHANGE VS. STANDARD OIL CHANGE

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...

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KEEP YOUR VEHICLE ANOTHER COUPLE OF YEARS

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...

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KNOWING WHEN YOUR TIMING BELT SHOULD BE REPLACED

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...

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GET A BRAKE INSPECTION

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...

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PUTTING THE BRAKES ON CHILDHOOD ILLNESS

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...

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COOLANT SYSTEM FLUSHING

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....

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Call American Tire and Service at 505-891-8951 to schedule auto repair services in Rio Rancho, Corrales, Bernalillo, and the surrounding Albuquerque area.